

SPARKLELEGAL is a new firm established in April 2021 with the aim of becoming a new-generationlaw firm that supports our clients and responds to their true needs. Led byRepresentative Partner Kakuji Mitani, who has extensive experience working oncases for numerous listed companies and foreign-affiliated global companies asa partner at a major domestic law firm, our team of talented attorneys whoshare the same vision will leverage their individual strengths to contribute tothe further development of our clients.
Ourgoal is to understand our clients' businesses, empathize with their concerns,build trust, and then tackle their cases with the aim of providing the bestpossible solutions. We always uphold a client-first approach and strive to beapproachable and reliable.
Intoday's world, companies are required to contribute to society while establishingappropriate governance, complying with regulations, and fulfilling their socialresponsibilities in a manner that is appropriate for the various stakeholdersinvolved. Our firm will pursue the best interests of our clients while strivingto be a responsible member of society, upholding the highest professionalethics as lawyers and fulfilling our mission.
Ourfirm specializes in highly specialized areas of corporate law, includingcompany law, M&A, antitrust law, and complex commercial transactions, andwe are committed to resolving even the most complex and challenging cases.Going forward, we aim to become one of the most trusted global law firms inJapan through the continuous efforts of our members and the effective use oftechnology.
SPARKLE LEGAL has attorneys who are experts incorporate law, providing services such as drafting and reviewing variousbusiness contracts (sales contracts, basic transaction agreements, outsourcingagreements, sales agency agreements, license agreements, etc.) and othercontracts related to business activities (investment agreements, joint ventureagreements, asset purchase agreements, business alliance agreements, etc.), aswell as managing shareholder meetings and board of directors meetings, and thepreparation of articles of incorporation and other internal regulations. Weprovide prompt and accurate legal services to clients in a wide range ofindustries, from preventive law to dispute resolution (English support is alsoavailable).
Theattorneys at SPARKLE LEGAL have a proven track record of resolving numerouscomplex litigation cases.
We have resolved many difficult cases in variousfields, including M&A, shareholder meetings involving proxy battles,compliance cases centered on international cartels and competition lawviolations, large-scale litigation related to complex commercial transactions,and business revitalization, and have concluded negotiations that wereextremely difficult.
SPARKLELEGAL’s motto is to always be client-first and client-friendly.
Wevalue a collaborative mindset, working alongside clients to find solutionsrather than simply halting their operations. Additionally, we leveragegenerative AI and technology to provide innovative services as a new-generationlaw firm.
Ourexperienced attorneys are adept at minimizing conflicts, providingpersonalized, hands-on support, and delivering optimal advice. In dispute resolutioncases, we aim to be your dedicated advocates, fighting alongside our clients.
We aspire to be a firm that attracts sparkling talents, hence the name SPARKLE LEGAL. Our lawyers with sparkling eyes and sophisticated expertise are committed to providing exceptional service to our clients. The name was inspired by the sparkling holiday illuminations that lit up WATERRAS, where SPARKLE LEGAL established its first office.