東山国際法律事務所

Nanzenji Temple

OUR SERVICES

Practice Areas

From international divorce and inheritance to immigration cases,
we provide comprehensive support for cross-border legal matters.

International Divorce

Divorce between spouses of different nationalities or residing in different countries involves complex issues such as international jurisdiction and applicable law. As specialists in international family law, we propose optimal solutions tailored to each client's situation. We handle cases involving divorce with overseas residents, Hague Convention matters, and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Japan.

International Divorce

International Inheritance

International inheritance requires high expertise in cases where heirs are located in multiple countries, the deceased is a foreign national, or inheritance assets include overseas properties. Our office provides one-stop support including examination of inheritance laws and private international law of various countries, procedures for closing overseas bank accounts, inheritance procedures for real estate, and translation and apostille acquisition of foreign documents.

International Inheritance

Immigration Cases

We handle all matters related to foreign nationals' residence in Japan, including applications for certificates of eligibility, renewal and change of residence status, reapplication after denial, applications for special permission to stay, and deportation procedures. Our attorneys specialized in international cases organize the facts and provide accurate support based on legal grounds with strategic application approaches.

Immigration Cases

Criminal Cases for Foreign Nationals

When foreign nationals are involved in criminal cases, they tend to be disadvantaged due to language barriers and cultural differences. Our office provides attorneys capable of direct communication in English and other languages, offering consistent support from arrest and detention stages through interrogation response, bail requests, and trial proceedings.

Criminal Cases for Foreign Nationals

Apostille & Consular Authentication Services

We provide agency services for obtaining apostilles and consular authentication required for procedures abroad. We can handle a wide range of procedures including marriage procedures for foreign nationals, inheritance procedures, visa applications, and corporate transactions. We support efficient and accurate procedures including document collection, translation, and confirmation of submission destinations.

Apostille & Consular Authentication Services

Startup Support for Foreign Entrepreneurs

When foreign nationals establish companies or start businesses in Japan, various procedures are required including company law, commercial registration, residence status, taxation, and various permits. Our office provides consistent support from examination of establishment schemes through application procedures for various permits, acquisition of residence status, and subsequent tax, labor, and legal advisory services.

Startup Support for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Corporate Legal Services for Foreign Companies

We provide comprehensive corporate legal services for foreign companies operating in Japan, including contract drafting and review, compliance, labor management, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. We also accommodate coordination with overseas headquarters and communication in English.

Corporate Legal Services for Foreign Companies

M&A & Business Succession for Foreign Nationals

We support transactions involving multinational elements such as acquisitions of Japanese companies by foreign companies, business succession for foreign managers, and cross-border M&A. We provide extensive support in areas requiring expertise including legal due diligence, contract negotiations, scheme structuring, and tax, labor, and registration procedures.

M&A & Business Succession for Foreign Nationals

Tax & Labor Consultation for Foreign Entrepreneurs

We provide one-stop support for tax, social insurance, and labor management issues commonly faced by foreign managers and foreign companies. As tax and labor advisors, we provide extensive support including monthly regular visits and advice, settlement filing, and responses to labor standards office investigations.

Tax & Labor Consultation for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Providing reliable solutions
for cross-border legal matters

Our office handles a wide range of legal issues faced by foreign nationals
and foreign companies, including international divorce, international inheritance,
and immigration cases. We propose optimal solutions based on expertise and experience.

Please feel free to contact us for any consultation, no matter how small.

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