Sowa Law Office, known as 奏和法律事務所, is an Osaka based law firm delivering broad corporate and commercial legal services to Japanese businesses and institutions. The practice spans general corporate matters, company law, M&A, corporate restructuring, venture and IPO support, cross-border transactions, and risk management for complex deals. The firm also provides contract drafting and review, debt collection, IT and software matters, and advisory support for corporate entities such as medical and religious organizations navigating regulatory requirements.

The firm is led by three attorneys, Shusei Abe, Naoki Takamatsu, and Noriyuki Muraji, who joined the practice in 2015. They offer direct access to senior lawyers and emphasize responsive, client oriented service, handling both corporate matters and complex disputes with practical, results driven approaches. The team combines domestic expertise with cross-border experience to support clients across industries.

In addition to corporate clients, Sowa Law Office serves individuals with a focus on risk prevention and clear, practical counsel. The firm supports clients in civil and criminal matters, intellectual property and data privacy, contract related issues, and dispute avoidance strategies to minimize conflicts and achieve efficient resolutions.

About Sowa Law Office

Founded in 2015

3 people in their team


Practice areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Corporate & Commercial
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Sowa Law Office provides bankruptcy and insolvency services including civil rehabilitation, company reorganization, private debt restructurings, bankruptcy filings, and special liquidation procedures. The team assists clients through filings, creditor negotiations, and post proceedings to restore financial stability while minimizing disruption to operations and personal affairs.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Corporate & Commercial

Sowa Law Office handles general corporate matters including company law, governance, M&A, corporate restructurings, venture support, IPO preparation, cross-border transactions, and risk management. The firm also advises on contract drafting and review, commercial agreements, due diligence for transactions, and creditor relations including debt collection, with experience across IT, healthcare and real estate sectors.
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

Employment & Labor

The firm advises on day-to-day HR and labor matters, overtime and wage issues, labor union responses, labor tribunal proceedings, and compliance with employment laws. It supports clients with employment agreements, policy development, and dispute resolution to minimize disruption to operations.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Lawsuits & Disputes

Sowa Law Office handles civil and commercial litigation and other dispute resolution matters. The team leverages its corporate and employment practice experience to craft effective strategies, manage risk, and pursue favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation or trial.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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