Germany

Germany Practice Team

Our Team provides a broad range of support for Japanese companies investing in and expanding their operations in Germany and Europe, and German and European companies entering into and advancing their operations in the Japanese market.

Our Firm provides practical and strategic support for cross-border transactions by drawing on our expertise in German, EU and Japanese law, and utilizing our deep understanding of the legal frameworks, business cultures and commercial practices in each country and region.

Furthermore, in collaboration with our Frankfurt affiliate office, Atsumi & Sakai Europa GmbH -Rechtsanwälte und Steuerberater* and our network of law firms and professionals in Germany and throughout Europe, we provide efficient and comprehensive support for international business.

* A corporation registered in Germany providing legal and tax advisory services

Main Practice Areas

The Germany Practice Team primarily focuses on the following areas:

Cross-border investment between Japan, Germany and Europe
Corporate law, M&A, joint ventures and organizational restructuring
Labor law and human resources compliance
Corporate governance and compliance
Internal investigations and whistleblower systems
Data protection, cybersecurity and digital regulation
Commercial transactions, distributor agreements and the drafting and negotiation of a wide variety of related agreements
Dispute resolution and risk management

In particular, we also provide dedicated support for compliance with European Union (“EU”) regulations, an increasingly important area in recent years. In light of new regulatory trends in the EU, including those focused on ESG and sustainability, product regulations, supply chain regulations, digital regulations, data protection and compliance, we support companies to identify risks at early stages and implement practical and sustainable responses.

Our Team's Strengths

Our Tokyo-based Germany Practice Team excels in the following areas:

Close collaboration with our Frankfurt affiliate office
Practical insights into German, EU, and Japanese law
A deep understanding of the business cultures and commercial practices of Germany and Japan
Multilingual support in Japanese, German and English
Comprehensive support systems for companies, including legal and tax services
A network of law firms and tax and other professionals in Germany, the EU and other countries

As such, our Germany Practice Team aims to be a trusted, long-term business partner for companies operating in Germany, the EU and Japan. Leveraging our international experiences, practical perspectives and cross-border network, we provide robust legal support for our clients' business operations.

Support with Connecting Germany, Europe, Japan and Turkey

For many companies, conducting business in Germany and Japan is often regarded as part of their broader European and international strategies. The Germany Practice Team also handles cross-border matters spanning Germany, Japan, Turkey and beyond. We provide practical legal support in various areas including investment, international transactions, supply chains, M&A, joint ventures, regulatory response and compliance and other matters, while taking into account the legal systems and business practices of each country.

Through the network and expertise mentioned above, our Firm supports companies in their international expansion, serving as a bridge connecting Germany, Europe, Japan and Turkey.