PRACTICES

Business Development

We provide legal support primarily for new business development by large corporations.
We seamlessly support the development and implementation of legal schemes to realize new businesses. Even in unknown territories, we minimize legal risks through researching relevant laws and negotiating with regulatory authorities to achieve smooth business launches.

Investigation of legal risks related to new business schemes and examination of regulatory compliance
Support for business scheme development and contract negotiations for business partnerships, inbound/outbound licensing, joint venture establishment, etc.
Support for data utilization scheme and data governance system construction
Support for formulation and implementation of public affairs strategies for legal system changes and clarification and handling inquiries and negotiations with regulatory authorities using systems for addressing regulatory ambiguities
Support for intellectual property strategy formulation and implementation (end-to-end support for planning and execution of IP strategies based on industry analysis)

We provide legal support tailored to each growth stage of startups and growth companies.
We consistently work alongside clients from company establishment through fundraising, business partnerships, to IPO/M&A. We specialize in responding expertly and promptly to startup and growth company-specific legal challenges such as constructing schemes and regulatory compliance for innovative business models, strategic utilization of intellectual property, and stock option design, effectively enabling rapid growth. We also support areas essential for sustainable corporate growth such as corporate governance and crisis management.

Advice on fundraising, negotiation support, and creation and review of various contract documents (investment agreements, shareholder agreements, etc.)
Creation and review of terms of service, privacy policies, etc., for various services
Support for formulation and implementation of public affairs strategies for legal system changes/clarification and handling inquiries and negotiations with regulatory authorities using systems for addressing regulatory ambiguities
Support for intellectual property strategy formulation and implementation (end-to-end support for planning and execution of IP strategies based on industry analysis)
Support for various system preparations toward IPO
Support for M&A scheme construction and negotiations, conducting due diligence, and creation and review of share transfer agreements
Advice on various incentive systems (stock options, etc.)

We provide legal support for open innovation through partnerships between large corporations and startups or universities.
We provide consistent legal support from strategy formulation to contract negotiation and closing for various schemes such as M&A, capital and business alliances, and technology partnerships. Using our extensive experience with open innovation, we assist in efficient project development considering industry-specific challenges and regulations.

Support for startup investment, M&A, and business partnership scheme construction and negotiations, conducting due diligence, and creation and review of investment agreements
Strategic advice on technology partnerships, creation and review of PoC contracts, license agreements, joint development agreements, etc.
Support for joint venture establishment scheme construction and negotiations, creation and review of joint venture agreements
Support for scheme construction and negotiations for industry-academia collaborations between universities and businesses, creation and review of joint development agreements
Support for VC fund/CVC fund establishment and operation, compliance with various financial regulations

We provide legal support for the construction and development of innovation ecosystems in collaboration with government agencies, local governments, and various specialized institutions.
We play a key role in advancing innovation at the national level through guidance for startup support policy formulation, regulatory framework development, and establishment of model contracts defining fair trading conditions. We also support the creation of strategic partnerships through collaboration with startups, large corporations, investors, and others.

Participation in various expert committees hosted by government agencies
Advocacy activities for regulatory reform through positions on various industry associations
Formulation of model contracts and templates through positions on various industry associations
Introduction and matching of investors, potential partnership partners, experts, etc., according to startup needs
Introduction and matching of startups, experts, etc., according to the needs of large corporations