We have extensive and unique experience working with Japan, the Japanese market and Japanese companies, as well as other countries and markets in the Far East region.
Since the early 1990s, our dedicated Japan desk has been instrumental in bridging the business, legal and cultural gap between Israel and Japan, catering to a diverse clientele that includes Japanese multinational corporations, large trading companies, manufacturers, and Japanese Government and institutions, as well as entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Our legal team includes a Japanese lawyer (Japanese spoken!) and representatives in Japan, Korea and Australia.
Our experience allows us to effectively manage and mitigate the challenges that often arise in cross-cultural transactions.
Japanese clients trust us for our thorough and nuanced approach to legal representation. Our firm has been the go-to choice for Japanese entities looking to expand their operations in Israel, leveraging our expertise to facilitate their activities not only in Israel but in other international markets. This trust is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our deep-rooted connections within Japan and the Far East.
Our services are comprehensive and include –
- Representation in negotiations and execution of distribution agreements.
- Crafting and finalizing agreements with Japanese investors and investment funds.
- Navigating complex mergers and acquisitions.
- Support in setting up operation and incorporation in Israel / Japan
- Advising on the acquisition of work visas, office leasing, and employee contracts
We believe that effective legal counsel goes beyond mere legal knowledge. It’s about understanding the client’s business environment, adapting to its global strategy and bridging cultural gaps. Our attorneys are not only legal experts but also cross-cultural facilitators who play a key role in the success of our clients’ international ventures.
We take great pride of our Japanese practice and in being the choice law firm and advisors of many Japanese companies active in Israel, including large corporations as well as medium and small companies.
Moreover, our experience of working with Japan is unique in the Israeli environment and makes us in many cases a legal and commercial contact point between companies and businesspeople from Japan and Israel.
Whether assisting a Japanese conglomerate in navigating the Israeli market or supporting an Israeli startup in Tokyo, our aim is to provide seamless legal support that respects cultural nuances and promotes mutual understanding.
Attorney Zeev Weiss, senior partner of the firm, was decorated with the Government of Japan’s Imperial Decoration, Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章, Kyokujitsu-shō).
In addition, Adv. Weiss serves as Honorary President of the Israel-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Friendship Association.
Our practice is recognized as a leader in various rankings such as Legal 500 and BDI.