Tokyo boutique corporate law firm that supports venture companies from formation to IPO.
🇯🇵 2F Marunouchi Nijubashi Building, 3-2-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 · Founded 1993
Clair Law Firm (弁護士法人クレア法律事務所) is a boutique corporate law firm in Marunouchi, Tokyo. It describes itself as a firm that has long supported the creation and growth of venture companies. Its work covers company formation, contracts, intellectual property, corporate governance, IPO preparation, M&A and business restructuring. The firm started in 1993 as a solo law office, became a legal professional corporation in 2002 and took its current name in 2008.
Ongoing legal counsel for companies, plus drafting, review and translation of contracts such as NDAs, licences and sales agency agreements.
Who it's for: Venture companies and other businesses
Support for setting up companies, registering trademarks, handling stock option procedures and obtaining the Privacy Mark certification.
Who it's for: Founders and growing companies
Legal work for M&A and reorganisations, legal due diligence for IPOs and M&A, and business rehabilitation and insolvency procedures.
Who it's for: Companies preparing an IPO, a deal or a restructuring
Companies of many kinds, with a large share of venture companies. The firm also works with businesses that need contract review or M&A support and with companies in financial difficulty or restructuring. Its lawyers also serve as outside directors and corporate auditors.
