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Asai Law Firm
About Us
The Asai Law Firm is a firm in Osaka, the second largest city in Japan. The firm focuses on business matters and handles almost all areas of law, including intellectual property law, bankruptcy law, family law, and criminal law. Having worked as a court clerk for many years and as a judge in a family court, which is rare for a Japanese lawyer, Mr. Asai, the managing partner of the firm, has extensive knowledge of court procedures. We have a network of law firms not only in Japan but also in other countries (LawPact) and work closely with Adair Myers Stevenson Yagi – a law firm in Texas, USA, to provide high quality legal services to our international clients. In addition, since we share an office with an accounting firm, we can seamlessly address any financial issues. We promise to be the ideal legal partner for our clients.
Our Services
For Businesses
- Business start-up (including entity formation)
- General corporate matters
- Contract drafting and review
- Contract and other commercial disputes
- Employment law
- Intellectual property law
- Business succession planning
- Civil litigation
- Bankruptcy related matters
- Debt negotiation and collection
For Individuals
- Personal injuries
- Divorce
- Family and estate planning matters
- General family law matters
- Criminal defense
Professional Fee Estimate
(The following are examples of legal services and estimated fees. Please contact us for a customized quote based on your specific needs.)
- In Japan, legal fees are typically divided into two categories:
Engagement Fee(着手金) - An upfront payment required to begin representation, covering initial legal work and administrative costs.This fee is non-refundable, regardless of the case outcome.
Contingent Fee(成功報酬) - A success-based fee calculated as a percentage of the awarded or recovered amount, applicable only in successful outcomes, as defined in the engagement agreement.
Service | Engagement Fee (USD) | Contingent Fee (USD) | Note |
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Initial Consultation | First 30 minutes free, then $300 per hour | Not Applicable | Zoom consultation available. The lawyer will explain what kind of support can be provided. |
Start-up Legal Services | $2,000~ | Not Applicable | Includes company formation (excluding government taxes and official fees) |
Contract Review /Drafting | $2,000~ | Not Applicable | Covers reviewing and drafting contracts. Translation between Japanese and English is also available. |
Trademark Registration | $1,500~ | Not Applicable | The fee depends on the number of classes (excluding government taxes and official fees) |
International Business & Cross - Border Disputes | $3,500~ | 5-20% of settlement/recovery value | Covers international transactions, disputes, and contract negotiations |
Business Disputes(Corporate Litigation) | $4,000~ | 5-20% of settlement/recovery value | Includes breach of contract, partnership disputes, and fraud cases |
Civil Litigation | $3,500~ | 5-20% of awarded amount | Fees vary depending on case complexity and jurisdiction |
Family Law(Divorce, Custody,etc.) | $3,500~ | 5-20% of settlement value | Includes custody disputes, financial settlements, and separation cases |
Inheritance Disputes | $5,000~ | 5-20% of recovered assets | Covers estate-related disputes, will contests, and probate issues |
Renunciation of Inheritance(“Disclaimer”) | $700~ | Not Applicable | Covers legal procedures for renouncing inheritance |
Disclaimer
- Fees may vary based on case complexity, jurisdiction, and other factors. Additional costs—such as court filing fees, expert witness fees, and translation costs—are not included in the engagement or contingent fees and will be billed separately.
- Government taxes and official fees are not included in the above amounts and will be charged separately, as required by law.
- A detailed engagement agreement outlining all fees and terms will be provided after an initial consultation.
- Hourly billing may also be available depending on the case. Please inquire for details.
Lawyers
Kenta Asai | Founding Attorney and Managing Partner |
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Takahiro Shinano | Senior Counsel (Licensed in Japan & New York) |
Naoki Otsubo | Associate Attorney |
Ryohei Tanaka | Associate Attorney |
Azusa Kamamoto | Associate Attorney |