Umegae's founding partner, Tsuneo Yamada, has concentrated his efforts on the establishment of corporate governance of Japanese companies in his experience over thirty years.
Yamada has been a pioneer in the field of compliance management, and firmly believes that managerial transparency in a corporation serves to strengthen the organization as a whole.
This Yamada's policy is taken over from Yoshiaki Hirayama, his rectitude mentor and our of-counsel.
Yamada represented Kobe Steel Corporation's derivative suit, in which shareholders accused the Directors of negligence for making illegal payoffs and illicit kickbacks to racketeers.
As a result of the settlement of this suit, Kobe Steel committed to establish a compliance committee to prevent future malfeasance.
At the same time, we step up our practice to internal business renovation.
Some of our lawyers are served as an auditor of published companies.
Recently, Hiroyuki Nakaseko represented one of the directors of a Corporation in a derivative suit brought to redress the negligence of directors and auditors, which resulted in pork-bun contamination from an illegal food additive.
Umegae also offers valuable guidance to corporations to help them best manage shareholder's meetings, hostile takeover defenses including rights plan, employment issues or antitrust cases.
The area of finance faces governmental regulations that are among the strictest of those in any related field, and financial institutions are expected to be in compliance with these regulations at any given moment.
These regulations includes but not limited to Security Exchange Law, Investment Law, Banking Act and Insurance Business Act.
Given Umegae's history of fighting for corporate governance, it is easy to understand why our list of clientele includes numerous financial institutions.
We have assisted establishments of foreign investment company or Servicer Company and obtaining an official license; advised for credit management, risk management, distribution of financial products, and inducement restriction.
Recently, we have been involved in the Advanced Project Finance and Private Finance Initiative, as well as the structuring of complicated syndicate loans and bridge loans.
Masayuki Ninomiya has served as counsel for prestigious banks including the top Japanese governmental bank for over ten years - testimony to our strength in this area.
You may be surprised to learn how many famous transactions Umegae has been involved in.
We've helped many businesses expand by planning mergers and acquisitions, asset purchases and share transfers with them, including purchases of foreign companies
As part of this process, we plan an efficient structure, conduct due diligence and thoroughly scrutinize a target company in order to shield our clients from any unforeseen risks that could arise after the purchase has been consummated.
Our lawyers possess ample knowledge and experience about Antitrust Law and Security Transaction Laws and Regulations to guide our clients through business decisions.
Yusaku Nishimura has represented a company Corporation concerning its long term M&A strategy, and also advises companies regarding the necessity of disclosure of corporate information and requirements of tender offers.
Nishimura has also conducted many initial public offerings.
On the other hand, Umegae has been involved in the establishment, development and expansion of several franchise networks based in Osaka.
Among our clients are popular restaurant chains, liquor chains and distribution chains.
Our competence in the realm of franchising means that we understand the special considerations and can meet the needs of franchisor and franchisee alike.
Umegae has represented for owners of the properties to efficiently manage them as same as real estate transactions including purchase and sales or construction defect litigations.
Umegae represents both tenants and owners in eviction lawsuits, when requesting refunds of deposits after eviction, and when dealing with nonpayment.
Meanwhile, we advise property owners how to manage their properties most effectively.
We diligently assist our clients through the processes of purchasing and selling property, striving always to keep our client in an advantageous position.
Hiromitsu Masuda has represented real
estate companies and many independent owners for seven years. His careful assessment is sure to reveal any problematic aspect of the transaction.
In the event that a company suffers from financial distress, it should promptly decide what course to take, and whether or not to remain in business.
If a company chooses private reorganization as a means of financial relief, it is required to negotiate with a financial institution.
A trustworthy figure in the business world for thirty years, Tsuneo Yamada can lead your company, as he has many others, to an effective resolution of financial setbacks.
In dealing with cross-border transactions, we use our knowledge of international business to our client's advantage in drafting and reviewing agreements, and negotiating with opposing counsel until a transaction is complete.
We had assisted various clients including foreign companies in case of M&A, joint venture, license and distributorship.
We will successfully guide your business from start to finish of a cross-border transaction.
Recently, tax litigation is rapidly increasing due to the disagreement between the government and company.
We are collaborating with one of the most prestigious tax accountant office in Japan, and proposing the legal management to avoid such troubles.
Also, when the negotiation dead rocked, we can duly file a claim against the government to claim a correction. Our practice includes transfer pricing taxation and tax litigations.
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