Japan has varying types of legal professionals that are able to assist in different legal specialties. A Bengoshi is an attorney-at-law who is able to handle litigation for clients and provide legal advice concerning corporate law. They also provide licensing application support services for financial licenses required for most of asset management companies and some of FinTech companies. A Shiho-Shoshi is a legal professional who often handles the incorporation of a legal entity or property registration. A Gyoseishoshi is a certified administrative procedures legal specialist who primarily handles visa applications and obtaining licenses. It is important to understand the vary practice areas between profession prior to enlisting their help.
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Legal Professionals
No certified legal profession
1Shiho-Shoshi (Judicial Scrivner)
1Bengoshi (Lawyer)
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Azx is a professionals group of, providing venture business and companies with “one stop services” including legal, patent, tax, accounting, labor and other speclialized services.
Japanese
English
2001
Startup friendly
Incorporation
Accounting
HR Consultation
Bengoshi (Lawyer)
Legal service provider for foreign companies seeking work visas and company incorporation assistance.
English
Japanese
2018
Specialized in incorporation and work visa application.
Work Visas
Incorporation
Gyoseishoshi (Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialists)
Shiho-Shoshi (Judicial Scrivner)
We see the main focus of our work as “being helpful and supportive” for our clients; namely, to resolve issues and make recommendations for balanced and sound decision-making.
English
Japanese
1990
Deep understanding of license application know-hows with secondments to the related offices in JFSA.
AM License Application Support
Compliance BPO service
FinTech Pre-Licensing Consultation
FinTech License Application Support
Bengoshi (Lawyer)
We are proud of our long tradition of serving international business and legal communities and our reputation as one of the largest full-service law firms in Japan. Our combined expertise enables us to deliver comprehensive advice on virtually all legal issues that may arise from a corporate transaction, including those related to M&A, finance, capital markets and restructuring/insolvency, and litigation/arbitration. The majority of our lawyers are bi-lingual and experienced with communicating, drafting and negotiating across borders and around the globe. We welcome the opportunity to work closely with clients and channel our resources towards our goal of achieving more together.
English
Japanese
1952
One of the big 4 law firms in Japan. Stable high reputation among AMs.
AM License Application Support
FinTech Pre-Licensing Consultation
FinTech License Application Support
Bengoshi (Lawyer)
For over 125 years, Withersworldwide has taken great pride in supporting some of the world's most remarkable individuals and organizations in achieving their ambitions, safeguarding and advocating for their interests, and leveraging private capital to bring about transformative changes in the world. Throughout their long-standing history, Withersworldwide has been dedicated to providing exemplary legal services and has become a trusted partner for clients seeking top-notch legal counsel across various domains.
English
Japanese
1896
Can also provide a full packaged service including incorporation, licensing and self-regulatory organization application.
Incorporation
Free Initial Consultation on AM Licensing
AM License Application Support
Bengoshi (Lawyer)
Leveraging Morgan Lewis’s strategic depth of global capabilities, our Japan practice provides elite corporate, regulatory, and governmental advice to leading companies and institutions conducting business in Japan, the United States, and around the world.
Japanese
English
AM License Application Support
Bengoshi (Lawyer)
Has no certified legal profession, but as they provide compliance BOP services to AM, they can give free consultation service to AMs on what license they need.
English
Japanese
Compliance BPO service
Free Initial Consultation on AM Licensing
No certified legal profession