International Practice

Legal systems and legal cultures are changing rapidly as they increasingly traverse national borders. The globalization of corporate activity has made it essential to prepare for a range of legal problems, and when emergencies arise, the protection of corporate rights and interests demands rapid responsiveness.

Kitahama Partners has accumulated sophisticated knowledge in international legal practice and provides strong support for everything from the overseas expansion of Japanese corporations to international dispute resolution. We are home to many attorneys with experience studying and researching in North America, Europe and Asia, and we provide appropriate advice in consideration of the particulars of each case, informed by an understanding of the legal systems and cultures of Japan and other relevant countries. In addition, we have assembled practice groups in each legal field, industry and region, and are collecting, studying and sharing the latest information, as well as always refining our knowledge to ensure that we can provide optimal support to our clients.

In addition to handling cases on our own, when a case demands advice informed by local laws overseas, our firm partners with optimal law firms chosen from a strong network of prominent law firms in many countries overseas, coordinates the involvement of these overseas law firms while in consultation with our clients, and otherwise strives to handle the case in the most efficient and thorough manner possible.

International Practice

International Practice

International Contracts

International Dispute Resolution (Arbitration and Mediation)

International Finance/International Commerce

Customs/Rules of Origin, Trade Barriers/Controls

Global Compliance

Support for Overseas Expansion

Professionals

Related Seminars

Seminar on the Development and Promotion of the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) in Tokyo

“Recent Developments concerning Data Protection Officers (DPO) and Practical Insights ” organized by the Japan DPO Association as its 23rd Seminar on the Protection of Personal Information

FPF Virtual Roundtable: Navigating Governance Frameworks for Generative AI Systems in the Asia-Pacific

Osaka Bar Association Seminar “Commitment to Respecting Human Rights in Sustainable Management”– Fundamentals and Practices of Legal Affairs concerning “Business and Human Rights”–

Related Publications

SPACs Listing Framework in Singapore

Climate Change Risk in Singapore for Companies and Directors to Consider

Laws and Regulations regarding Climate Change Risk in Singapore

JCA Journal Vol. 68, No. 2 “Practical Considerations on Governing Law And Dispute Resolution Clauses in International Contracts”

Related Newsletters

Entry into force of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) strengthens rules concerning the ESG-related information that companies need to report and broadens their scope of application.

The New EU Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and its Guidelines Fill in Gaps Unaddressed by the Previous Version to Provide a More Complete Legal Framework for New Vertical Market Practices.

EU Regulation (FSR) on Foreign Subsidies Distorting the Internal Market Introduces Notification Requirements for Japanese Companies Active in the EU and Receiving Foreign Subsidies in relation to M&A or Public Tenders.