Maekawa Law Office is a bilingual Osaka-based law firm specializing in cross-border matters and international dispute resolution. The practice blends Japanese and common law expertise to support domestic and foreign clients in complex disputes, negotiations, and arbitrations. Led by Naoki Maekawa, who is admitted to both Osaka and California bars, the team brings extensive courtroom and negotiation experience to client engagements.

Maekawa maintains a client focused service model that emphasizes clear English language communication and practical advice. The attorneys routinely engage with international clients directly in English, conduct meetings via online platforms and in person, and tailor strategies to each client’s business objectives. This approach helps reduce misunderstandings and accelerates resolution in cross-border matters.

Beyond dispute resolution, Maekawa offers corporate and real estate capabilities to meet cross-border business needs. The firm advises on corporate and commercial matters for foreign investors and Japanese companies, and supports real estate transactions through due diligence, structuring, and negotiation. The combination of bilingual service, cross-border expertise, and a business minded approach enables clients to achieve efficient outcomes.

About Maekawa Kokusai Law Office

Founded in 2018

4 people in their team


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Maekawa Law Office specializes in international dispute resolution and arbitration, leveraging cross-border experience and bilingual capabilities to represent clients in negotiations and in court or arbitral proceedings across jurisdictions.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Corporate & Commercial

The firm provides corporate and commercial guidance for domestic and foreign clients, including cross-border transactions, governance, contracts and investment related matters, with strategies aligned to clients business goals.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

Maekawa assists with real estate transactions and related matters for foreign investors and Japanese entities, including due diligence, structuring, negotiations and regulatory considerations.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

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