Terumichi Saeki founded Kitahama Partners in 1973, along with two other attorneys, and has been handling a variety of cases, including general civil matters with a focus on labor, bankruptcy, and business restructuring cases. Company owners come to Kitahama Partners for consultation not only on legal issues, but also on tax and business management in general, meaning that Mr. Saeki has been advising clients from a broader and higher level perspective.
Work Highlights
Served as a rehabilitation trustee for Sakiichi Co., Ltd. (golf course management)
Served as a rehabilitation trustee for Kawakyu Co., Ltd. (hotel management)
Served as a rehabilitation trustee for Kokko Steel Works, Ltd. (steel industry)
Education & Professional Career
Jun 2006 – Present
Kitahama Partners, Partner
1973
Established Kitahama Partners (formerly Yashiro, Saeki & Nishigaki)
1968
Graduated from the Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan; Admitted to practice in Japan; Joined Tamura, Matsuda Law Office
1965
Kyoto University (LL.B.)
Other Activities
2006 – 2008
Chief, Osaka Office of Japan Judicial Support Center
President, Osaka Prefectural Committee for Examination of Construction Work Disputes
2005 – 2009
Vice-President, Japan Legal Aid Association
2004 – 2008
Auditor, Kyoto University
2002
President, Osaka Bar Association; Director, Kinki Federation of Bar Associations; Vice President, Japan Federation of Bar Associations
2001
Vice-Chairperson, Lawyers Taxation System Committee, Japan Federation of Bar Associations
2000
Chairperson, Judicial System Committee, Osaka Bar Association; Vice-Chairperson, Judicial System Survey Committee, Japan Federation of Bar Associations
1998
Chairperson, Business Environment Committee, Osaka Bar Association; Vice-Chairperson, Business Environment Committee, Japan Federation of Bar Associations
1992
Chairperson, Taxation Committee, Osaka Bar Association
