SPARKLE LEGAL is a corporate law firm in Tokyo advising listed companies and industry leaders both in Japan and across borders. The firm was established in April 2021 by the founder, Kakuji Mitani, who has extensive experience as a former partner at a leading law firm in Japan, representing a number of Japanese and multi-national companies. Bringing together the diverse expertise of the team, we provide the highest quality advice, supporting our clients to overcome challenges and discover opportunities in their business.

We are intensely focused on understanding our clients’ business environment and building trust, working in collaboration and partnership with them to devise optimal solutions. Our lawyers are committed to the clients’ best interests, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and legal excellence.

The firm’s clients include Japanese corporations with subsidiaries across North America, Europe and Asia, as well as global companies entering and expanding in the Japanese market. Reflecting the international nature of our clients, our services span the full range of Japan-related inbound and outbound legal matters. Through collaboration with trusted law firms across multiple jurisdictions, we provide seamless cross-border legal support.

Leveraging deep knowledge and specialized expertise, our practice covers complex and demanding transactions in corporate law, M&A and antitrust.  Innovation is at the heart of the firm’s strategy, and we are committed to pursuing excellence.