Japan Practice

Law Firm SIWOO specializes in cross-border legal matters between Korea and Japan. Leveraging a close-knit network with local law firms and legal experts in major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, we provide comprehensive legal services.

We offer optimized solutions for Japanese companies entering the Korean market and Korean companies expanding into Japan. Based on a profound understanding of the legal systems and business environments of both nations, we effectively resolve complex cross-border issues, ensuring the success of our clients' bilateral business endeavors.

1. Corporate Law

Advisory on the establishment and M&A of Korean companies in Japan.

Review and negotiation of contracts with Japanese enterprises.

Advisory on IP protection and licensing agreements within Japan.

2. Investment Advisory

Legal advisory on Korean corporate investment into Japan.

Legal advisory on Japanese investment in Korea.

Strategic planning for investment structures and tax optimization.

3. Labor & Employment

Drafting and review of employment contracts under Japanese Labor Law.

Legal advisory on the dispatch of Korean expatriates to Japan.

Support for the resolution of labor-management disputes.

4. Dispute Resolution

Representation in international litigation and arbitration between Korea and Japan.

Legal support for litigation in Japanese courts.

Advisory on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures.

5. Regulatory Compliance

Advisory on foreign investment regulations in Japan.

Compliance advisory for corporate activities within Japan.

Support for negotiations with Japanese government agencies and permit acquisition.

6. Private Client Services

Advisory on real estate acquisition and management in Japan.

Legal counsel on inheritance and wills in Japan.

Support for acquiring Japanese residency and visas.