Our firm was established in April 1990 by attorney Tadao Yamamura with the aim of providing
high quality and highly satisfactory legal services to a wide range of clients.
Since then, we have been used by a wide range of clients, including local individuals, listed companies, and various incorporated associations. Currently, our firm has lawyers with different specialties, and we are confident that we can respond quickly, flexibly, and professionally to any legal issue. In particular, with regard to corporate legal affairs, we are one of the few in Kyoto to have lawyers who have experience studying abroad and working in overseas offices, and we have a system in place to support companies in their overseas transactions and expansion, as well as labor issues, We have a system in place to handle matters such as intellectual property rights and trade secret management, corporate governance, CSR and compliance, legal due diligence for corporate acquisitions, and startups. We also specialize in dispute resolution services such as negotiation, litigation, and ADR.
On the other hand, we regularly receive many consultations and requests from individual customers, including claims for compensation for traffic accidents, medical accidents, etc., wills and inheritance, business succession, and real estate management.
Legal knowledge alone does not make a person a true legal professional. The image of a lawyer that our firm aims for is someone with comprehensive abilities, including communication skills that discern client needs and dig deep into them, insight into social issues and general public opinion, a sense of balance that does not rely solely on theory, and the imagination to propose creative dispute resolution. I am a lawyer with
We are proud of the fact that we receive more referrals from new clients than from existing clients, which proves that our legal services are highly valued. However, we will not be complacent with the status quo and will continue to make constant efforts to further satisfy our clients.
Founded in 1990
50 people in their team
Recently, the word compliance seems to have become firmly established in companies and society in general. It is natural that companies and other organizations that are social entities are required to comply with laws and regulations, but recently it has been widely understood to include high ethical standards and compliance with company regulations in addition to legal compliance. The importance of corporate social responsibility (so-called CSR) has been talked about, but it is also an important concept for companies to protect their own existence and profits, and it is now positioned as an essential part of business strategy. I am.
Compliance with the law is something that is taken for granted, so building an active compliance system may not be a priority. However, today, regardless of the size of the company, building a system for complying with laws and regulations is essential for organizational growth. If something goes wrong, you have more than one thing to lose. A good reputation is a given, but violations of compliance can cause significant damage such as liability to the company, lowered employee morale, and decreased work efficiency. Even actions performed by employees on behalf of the company may cause damage to the company (inappropriate sales practices, collusion with business partners, arbitrary transactions without company approval, employees' actions related to work). crimes, etc.).
Our office handles the following services:
In order to build a sound compliance system, management ultimately needs vision and leadership regarding the corporate culture. Our office will help you with this from a legal perspective.
Regarding labor issues, it is important to establish a labor management system on a regular basis in order to prevent disputes and to be able to respond appropriately and quickly in the event that a dispute occurs. . As society's interest in labor issues increases, it is necessary for each company to not only comply with laws and regulations, but also to ensure that the content of labor contracts and work rules is appropriate based on the actual situation of each company. there is. If these contents are insufficient, disputes with workers may become more serious, hindering daily work, or even resulting in liability.
In order to create labor contracts and work regulations with appropriate content, specialized knowledge of numerous laws and court precedents is required. In order to create a workplace environment where workers can work with peace of mind, please consult our attorneys with extensive experience in labor issues regarding the creation or modification of labor contracts and work rules. Our office has extensive experience in consulting regarding labor management systems. We also offer training and lectures for business owners and managers, so please contact us if you have any requests.
For many companies, invisible intangible assets such as intellectual property rights (inventions, trade secrets, know-how, relationships with customers, goodwill, etc.) form the basis of differentiation from other companies, and how do they utilize these assets? How to properly manage and utilize this information has become an important issue.
The intellectual property rights and information that must be protected vary depending on the industry and company size. There are times when legally mandated rights such as patent rights, trademark rights, copyrights, and utility model rights should be exercised, and there are also cases where it is necessary to exercise legal rights such as patent rights, trademark rights, copyrights, utility model rights, etc., and to restrict the actions of competitors, such as unauthorized use of customer lists and technical materials, and acts of taking over the brand and goodwill. Sometimes you should.
Careful consideration is required when making claims based on legally protected information such as intellectual property rights and trade secrets (such as claims under the Unfair Competition Prevention Act). For example, patent rights are often invalidated by courts, even though patent litigation requires a great deal of expense and time. Regardless of the position, companies should be careful when making claims based on intellectual property rights, and instead of starting disputes unnecessarily, they should proactively negotiate licensing agreements and respond flexibly. can be said to be in demand.
In line with this policy, our firm responds to the intellectual property management needs of companies, while ultimately considering the possibility of filing a lawsuit.
Debt management is one of the basic duties of a lawyer. It is said that debts are permanent, and generally speaking, the longer you leave them unattended, the more difficult it becomes to collect them. In particular, debt collection may be regulated once the debtor falls into a crisis situation, and if collection is forced without the advice of a legal expert, unnecessary legal disputes may arise due to bankruptcy laws, etc. you may get caught up in it.
Regardless of whether or not you actually ask a lawyer, consulting immediately will have a bearing on the future of debt collection.
There has been remarkable development in non-life insurance products in recent years. Without liability insurance, such as product liability insurance, facility liability insurance and executive liability insurance (so-called D&O insurance) related to corporate activities, professional liability insurance such as doctors, and automobile insurance and personal liability insurance related to personal life. Modern society cannot survive.
However, as insurance products and various special contracts become more complex, lawyers who handle insurance are required to have deep knowledge and experience not only in laws related to compensation for damages, but also in insurance laws, insurance terms and conditions, compulsory insurance, and public benefit systems. You can
Our firm has been consistently involved in insurance law since its establishment. Utilizing our extensive practical experience from different perspectives such as insurers, insurance claimants, and victims, we undertake services such as negotiation, litigation, and ADR in order to obtain appropriate compensation.
We also handle moral hazard cases that pose problems in
In a divorce, there are many issues at stake, including not only whether there are grounds for divorce, but also child custody, frequency and method of visitation, amount of child support, property division, alimony, pension division, etc. What and how to decide will vary depending on individual circumstances, but in some cases, just discussing divorce can be a huge mental burden.
Correct legal knowledge regarding divorce is necessary in order to avoid rushing into divorce because of a desire to break up and ending up in a situation where you end up thinking, ``It wasn't meant to be this way.''
"I'm still thinking about getting a divorce, but I'd like to know about the procedures and things to keep in mind when doing so." or "I'd like to know if the conditions for divorce proposed by my spouse are legally appropriate." If you would like to seek legal advice from a lawyer, please feel free to contact our office. A lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience in divorce issues will provide legal advice depending on the client's feelings and specific situation.
Please note that for consultations regarding divorce and entrustment to a lawyer, those who meet certain conditions such as income may be able to utilize the civil legal aid provided by Houterasu. In addition, our office has lawyers who have experience studying abroad and working at overseas law firms, so we can provide legal consultation in English and consultation regarding international divorce.
Inheritance-related cases often result in emotional conflicts between family members, as the expression ``fights of flesh and bones'' mean, and conflicts often become protracted and serious.
By consulting and requesting a lawyer, it is possible to prevent disputes before the inheritance occurs by drafting a will, etc., and to resolve disputes after the inheritance by participating in estate division discussions, etc. It becomes.
1Before inheritance, our office carefully examines the personal and property relationships surrounding the client, and then helps them create an appropriate and clear will that meets their wishes and prevent disputes. We have done so.
In addition, even if a dispute arises after an inheritance, we will work with judicial scriveners and tax accountants who have a cooperative relationship with our office, and utilize our experience in a wide variety of inheritance cases to resolve emotional, complex, and difficult inheritance matters . I have handled disputes regarding partition. I believe each client has their own feelings towards the person who has passed away. We will do our best to make sure that this is respected legally.
Many people think that ``every lawyer has experienced several inheritance cases,'' but there are many lawyers who have never dealt with an inheritance case or who have little experience. Our firm is often involved in drafting wills and negotiating inheritance division for business succession of business owners, and has accumulated a wealth of experience and know-how regarding a wide variety of inheritance cases. Please contact us once.
