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We provide practical solutions to clients’ issues which relate to their management problems based on our in-house legal work experience.

our visions

  1. Client's satisfaction with the result
    In providing legal services, we pursue exceeding clients' expectations by achieving the most effective result with the least cost and time.
  2. Client's satisfaction with the process
    In providing legal services, we pursue keeping clear reports to and timely communications with clients.
  3. Client's satisfaction with the future
    We pursue contributing to client's success by solving problems and growing together with clients.

major practice areas

  1. Information Technology (system integration, IT operation outsourcing, software license, etc.)
  2. General Corporate (corporate law, real estate, insurance, antitrust, life science/health care, M&A, intellectual property, etc.)
  3. International Transaction (support to cross border transaction, contract negotiation, etc.)
  4. Employment Laws
  5. Dispute resolution - Provide solutions to disputes relating to commercial transactions, real estate transactions, insurance law / regulations, IT related projects, and intellectual property rights, etc.
  6. Corporate Governance (support to domestic and global governance)
  7. Compliance and Crisis Management (support to business integrity, internal investigation and media relation, etc.)

attorneys

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    image Katsuya Natori Managing Partner

    Work Experience

    2023
    External Director, TOYO CONSTRUCTION CO.,LTD. (Present)
    Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Hino Motors, Ltd. (-2023)
    2021
    External Director, TOKYO ROPE MFG.CO.,LTD (Present)
    2020
    External Director,TaUNS (-2022)
    Substitute Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Hino Motors, Ltd. (-2023)
    Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, circlace Inc. (Present)
    Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. (Present)
    2019
    External Director, Chairman of Audit Committee, Olympus Corporation (-2021)
    2016
    Supervisory Director, Global One Real Estate Investment Corporation (Present)
    2015
    External Director, MORITEX Corporation (Present)
    External Director, Mitsui Ocean Development & Engineering Co., Ltd. (-2021)
    2014
    External Director, 45 Corporation Co., Ltd. (currently 45 eyes Co., Ltd.) (-2017)
    2012
    External Statutory Auditor, Olympus Corporation (-2019)
    2012
    Founder, Natori Law Office (-2020)
    2010
    Vice President, Global Process Services, IBM Japan, Ltd. (-2011)
    2004
    General Counsel, IBM Japan, Ltd. (-2009)
    2002
    General Counsel and Executive Officer for Store Development, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (-2003)
    1998
    General Counsel, Sun Microsystems K.K (-2002)
    1995
    General Counsel, Apple Japan, Inc. (-1997)
    1993
    Counsel, Esso Sekiyu K.K. (currently JTXG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation) (-1994)
    1991
    Visiting Lawyer (part time), Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (currently Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP) (Washington, D.C.) (-1993)
    1990
    Visiting Lawyer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (Seattle) (-1991)
    1986
    Associate Lawyer, Masuda & Ejiri (currently Nishimura & Asahi) (Tokyo) (-1989)

    Education

    1991
    Graduate School of Business Administration, Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.) (M.B.A. degree granted in June, 1993)
    1989
    Graduate School of Law, University of Washington (Seattle) (LL.M. degree granted in June, 1990)
    1984
    Legal Research and Training Institute, the Supreme Court of Japan (-1986)
    1978
    Keio University (B.A. in Economics granted in March, 1982)
    Teaching Experience
    2013
    Visiting Professor, Bunkyo Gakuin University (-2014)
    2004
    Adjunct Professor, Graduate Law School, Keio University (-2018)
    2004
    Professor, Beasley School of Law at Temple University, Japan Campus (-2017)

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    image Shu Sugita Senior Partner

    Work Experience

    2017
    Senior Partner, Natori Law Office
    2013
    Of Counsel, Ushijima & Partners
    2010
    General Counsel, IBM Japan, Ltd. (-2012)
    1992
    Staff Counsel, IBM Japan, Ltd.
    1991
    Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office
    1987
    Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office
    1983
    Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice
    1976
    Public Prosecutor, Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office

    Education

    1974
    Legal Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court (-1976)
    1974
    Kyoto University, BA in Law

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    image Koudai Ohtani Of Counsel

    Work Experience

    2020
    Of Counsel, Natori Law Office
    2018
    Superintending Prosecutor, Sendai High Public Prosecutors Office
    2016
    Chief Prosecutor, Yokohama District Public Prosecutors Office
    2015
    Chief Prosecutor, Kyoto District Public Prosecutors Office
    2014
    Deputy Director, Criminal Trial Affairs Department of Supreme Public Prosecutors Office
    2012
    Chief Prosecutor, Fukui District Public Prosecutors Office
    2010
    Chief Professor of Prosecution, Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court
    Director, Criminal Affairs Department of Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office
    2008
    Director, General Affairs Department of Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office
    2007
    Deputy Director, Criminal Trial Affairs Department of Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office
    2005
    Director of the Legislative Division of the Criminal Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice
    2004
    Director of the Judicial System Division of the Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of Justice
    2003
    Director of the Investigation and Remedies Division of the Human Rights Bureau, Ministry of Justice
    2001
    Counsellor of the Human Rights Bureau, Ministry of Justice
    1999
    Director of the Civil Affairs Fifth Division of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice
    1984
    Public Prosecutor, Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office

    Education

    1982
    Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court (-1984)
    1981
    Graduated from Tokyo University (LL.B.)

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    image Atsushi Kitamura Of Counsel

    Work Experience

    2024
    Of Counsel, ITN Partners
    2021
    Notary, Ginza Notary Office, Tokyo
    2020
    Chief Prosecutor, Yokohama District Public Prosecutors Office(-2021)
    2018
    Chief Prosecutor, Chiba District Public Prosecutors Office(-2020)
    2017
    Chief Prosecutor, Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors Office(-2018)
    2015
    Chief Prosecutor, Mito District Public Prosecutors Office(-2017)
    2014
    Prosecutor, Supreme Public Prosecutors Office(-2015)
    2012
    Chief Prosecutor, Otsu District Public Prosecutors Office(-2014)
    2011
    Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office(-2012)
    2009
    Director of the Research Department, Research and Training Institute, Ministry of Justice(-2011)
    2008
    Director of the International Affairs Division of the Criminal Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice(-2009)
    2007
    Deputy Executive Director, Criminal Affairs Department of Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office(-2008)
    2006
    Deputy Executive Director, Trial Department of Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office(-2007)
    2002
    Counsellor, Ministers Secretariat, Ministry of Justice(-2006)
    2001
    Director of the 1st Civil Affairs Division of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice(-2002)
    1998
    Prosecutor, Utsunomiya District Public Prosecutors Office(-2001)
    1994
    Attorney, Criminal Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice(-1998)
    1991
    Prosecutor, Tsu District Public Prosecutors Office(-1994)
    1989
    Prosecutor, Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office(-1991)
    1988
    Prosecutor, Sapporo District Public Prosecutors Office(-1989)
    1986
    Prosecutor, Kushiro District Public Prosecutors Office(-1988)
    1985
    Prosecutor, Sapporo District Public Prosecutors Office(ｰ1986)

    Education

    1983
    Tokyo University (LL.B.)

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    image Masamichi Kamimura Of Counsel

    Work Experience

    2024
    Of Counsel, ITN Partners
    2023
    Superintending Prosecutor, Sapporo High Public Prosecutors Office (-2024)
    2021
    Director of the General Affairs Department, Supreme Public Prosecutors Office (-2023)
    2020
    Chief Prosecutor, Chiba District Public Prosecutors Office (-2021)
    2018
    Chief Prosecutor, Shizuoka District Public Prosecutors Office (-2020)
    2017
    Director of the Criminal Policy Promotion Office, Supreme Public Prosecutors Office (-2018)
    2016
    Chief Prosecutor, Kofu District Public Prosecutors Office (-2017)
    2015
    Director of the Secretarial Division, Minister’sSecretaiat, Ministry of Justice
    2013
    Director of the General Affairs Division, Criminal Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice (-2015)
    2012
    Director of the International Affairs Division, Criminal Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice (-2013)
    2010
    Director of the General Affairs Division, Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice (-2012)
    2009
    Public Prosecutor, Supreme Public Prosecutors Office (-2010)
    2008
    Deputy Director, Criminal Affairs Department of Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office (-2009)
    2006
    Counsellor of the Rehabilitation Bureau, Ministry of Justice (-2008)
    2005
    Counsellor for Policy on Cohesive Society, Cabinet Office (-2006)
    2003
    Counsellor of the Human Rights Bureau, Ministry of Justice　(-2005)
    2001
    Public Prosecutor, Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office (-2003)
    1997
    Attorney, Criminal Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice (-2001)
    1989
    Public Prosecutor, District Prosecutors office of Tokyo, Kushiro, Mito, Urawa &Maebashi(-1987)

    Education

    1987
    Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court (-1989)
    1985
    Graduated　from Tokyo University (LL.B)

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    image Yuko Katsuta Outside Auditor

    Work Experience

    2020
    Outside Auditor, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
    2016
    Partner, Natori Law Office
    2010
    Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), IBM Japan, Ltd. (2013～)
    2004
    Counsel, IBM Japan, Ltd.
    1999
    Partner, Suzuye & Suzuye Patent Law Firm (currently Suzuye & Suzuye Intellectual Property Law)
    1997
    Associate, Araki Law Office
    Admitted to Tokyo Bar Association and Japan Federation of Bar Associations

    Education

    2009
    University of Washington (LL.M)
    1995
    Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan (-1997)
    1988
    Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan B.A (LL.B)

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    image Asako Yamagami Partner

    Work Experience

    2021
    Outside Directors, NEC Capital Solutions Limited.
    2020
    External Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, Nikon Corporation
    External Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee Member, Kagome Co., Ltd.
    2016
    Director, Office of International Affairs, Japan Federation of Bar Associations ( - 2018)
    2015
    External Director, Audit & Supervisory Committee Member, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co.,Ltd.( - 2019)
    2012
    Partner, Natori Law Office
    Office/Attorney, Office of International Affairs, Japan Federation of Bar Associations
    2006
    Attorney, IBM Japan, Ltd.(-2010)
    2005
    Attorney, The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd.(- 2006)
    2004
    Paul Hastings LLP (Beijing office)( - 2005)
    2003
    Paul Hastings LLP (LA office)(- 2004)
    1999
    Taiyo Law Office (currently Paul Hastings LLP)(- 2002)

    Education

    2004
    University of Southern California Law School (LL.M.)
    1999
    Legal Research and Training Institute Registered with Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association
    1997
    Sophia University Graduate School (LL.M.)
    1992
    Sophia University Faculty of Law, International Legal Studies (LL.B.)

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