SPARKLE LEGAL is a new firm established in April 2021 with the aim of becoming a new-generation law firm that supports our clients and responds to their true needs. Led by Representative Partner Kakuji Mitani, who has extensive experience working on cases for numerous listed companies and foreign-affiliated global companies as a partner at a major domestic law firm, our team of talented attorneys who share the same vision will leverage their individual strengths to contribute to the further development of our clients.
Our goal is to understand our clients' businesses, empathize with their concerns, build trust, and then tackle their cases with the aim of providing the best possible solutions. We always uphold a client-first approach and strive to be approachable and reliable.
In today's world, companies are required to contribute to society while establishing appropriate governance, complying with regulations, and fulfilling their social responsibilities in a manner that is appropriate for the various stakeholders involved. Our firm will pursue the best interests of our clients while striving to be a responsible member of society, upholding the highest professional ethics as lawyers and fulfilling our mission.
Our firm specializes in highly specialized areas of corporate law, including company law, M&A, antitrust law, and complex commercial transactions, and we 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 in Japan through the continuous efforts of our members and the effective use of technology.
SPARKLE LEGAL has attorneys who are experts in corporate law, providing services such as drafting and reviewing various business contracts (sales contracts, basic transaction agreements, outsourcing agreements, sales agency agreements, license agreements, etc.) and other contracts related to business activities (investment agreements, joint venture agreements, asset purchase agreements, business alliance agreements, etc.), as well as managing shareholder meetings and board of directors meetings, and the preparation of articles of incorporation and other internal regulations. We provide prompt and accurate legal services to clients in a wide range of industries, from preventive law to dispute resolution (English support is also available).
The attorneys at SPARKLE LEGAL have a proven track record of resolving numerous complex litigation cases.
We have resolved many difficult cases in various fields, including M&A, shareholder meetings involving proxy battles, compliance cases centered on international cartels and competition law violations, large-scale litigation related to complex commercial transactions, and business revitalization, and have concluded negotiations that were extremely difficult.
SPARKLE LEGAL’s motto is to always be client-first and client-friendly.
We value a collaborative mindset, working alongside clients to find solutions rather than simply halting their operations. Additionally, we leverage generative AI and technology to provide innovative services as a new-generation law firm.
Our experienced attorneys are adept at minimizing conflicts, providing personalized, hands-on support, and delivering optimal advice. In dispute resolution cases, 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.
