Services
Three areas, each with a defined scope and a fixed fee
The work handled here covers contracts, property transactions and initial consultations on civil and corporate matters. Each service is described in full below, including what is included and what the fee covers.
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What each service involves
The areas below are the ones handled here. Each has a defined scope — a set of things the fee covers and things it does not. This is stated clearly so that you can judge whether a particular service fits what you need before making an enquiry.
Where a matter does not fit neatly into one of the three services, the initial consultation is usually the right starting point. It is the one service that covers any civil or corporate matter, including ones where it may become clear that no further work is needed.
Service one
Contract review and drafting
¥34,000
Review of commercial agreements before signature, or preparation of documents from the outset. This covers supply arrangements, service terms, distribution agreements, non-disclosure documents and lease terms.
The work sets out obligations in plain summary alongside the drafted or reviewed text, so that you understand what is being agreed — not just whether the document is legally sound.
Full details
What is included
A written summary of material terms in plain language
Identification of clauses that depart from usual practice
One round of revisions after your comments
Typical turnaround
Five working days for review; longer for drafting
Suited to
Small and medium companies without in-house counsel; individuals reviewing significant agreements
What is included
A written report on title and encumbrances
Explanation of any restriction affecting intended use
Coordination with the judicial scrivener handling registration
Duration
Follows the transaction — typically four to eight weeks
Suited to
Private buyers and small companies acquiring or leasing premises in Japan
Service two
Property transaction support
¥42,000
Legal support through the purchase, sale or leasing of commercial and residential property. This covers title verification, examination of the disclosure statement, review of the sale or lease agreement, and attendance at settlement.
Property transactions in Japan involve specific procedures and disclosures that are not always straightforward for buyers unfamiliar with the process, or for those working across languages. This service is designed to sit alongside those procedures, not to duplicate them.
Full detailsService three
Initial consultation
¥15,000
A one-hour consultation for individuals or companies wishing to understand their position before deciding whether to proceed further. This covers the applicable framework, realistic options with their likely cost and duration, and whether a matter warrants formal action at all.
Conducted in person or by video, in Japanese or English. This is the appropriate starting point for anyone uncertain whether their situation requires legal work, or who wants to understand what the legal landscape looks like before deciding anything.
Full details
What is included
A written summary sent afterwards
A plain statement where no further work appears necessary
A referral where the matter falls outside the areas handled here
Format
In person at 4-2-17 Haramachida, Machida City, Tokyo — or by video call
Language
Japanese or English — your choice
Across all services
What applies regardless of which service you use
Written summary
Every engagement produces a written output in plain language, not just a legal document or verbal briefing.
Fee agreed first
The fee for each defined service is confirmed in writing before work begins. It does not change without a scope change agreed in advance.
Bilingual delivery
All services are available in English or Japanese. Documents in either language can be reviewed and explained in either language.
Honest scope
Where a matter falls outside what is handled here, or where no further work is needed, this is stated clearly — before any further fee is incurred.
Not sure where to start
How to choose the right starting point
If you have a document in front of you
A contract review is probably the right service. Send a brief note describing the document and we will confirm whether it falls within scope and what the fee is.
Contract review details →If you are buying, selling or leasing property
Property transaction support covers the legal elements of the transaction from title through to settlement. An initial consultation first is also possible if you are still at an early stage.
Property support details →If you are not sure what you need
An initial consultation is designed for this. One hour to explain the applicable framework, the options, and whether anything here can help. A written summary follows.
Consultation details →Get in touch
A brief note is enough to get started
Describe the matter in a sentence or two. We will respond to confirm whether it falls within the areas handled here, which service fits, and what the next step would be.
Send a note