Counsel Kumpei Ohashi
Tokyo Bar Association, Japan Federation of Bar Associations (2002)
Japan Patent Attorneys Association(2006)
New York (2015)
Location : Tokyo Office
Practice Areas
Professional Summary
Kumpei Ohashi is engaged mainly in dispute resolution and dispute prevention, intellectual property and technology-related matters, and criminal law, including criminal defense and internal investigations.
His practice covers civil litigation, advisory work for dispute prevention, technology- and information-related legal matters, and criminal cases involving corporate activities.
Dispute Resolution and Dispute Prevention
In the area of dispute resolution, Mr. Ohashi has been involved in civil litigation relating to international transactions, business alliances, and technology-related issues.
Based on his experience in litigation, he also provides advice aimed at dispute prevention and early-stage response, including:
Analysis of factual and legal issues
Comparison of possible strategies
Advice on internal systems, negotiations, contractual arrangements, and settlements
He places importance on organizing complex factual backgrounds and presenting legal issues in a clear and structured manner.
Intellectual Property and Technology-Related Matters
Mr. Ohashi advises clients on a wide range of technology-related legal matters, while continuously developing literacy in areas including information systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and semiconductor technologies, supported by formal training and professional certifications in Japan.
His work includes advice on:
Software, system development, and joint development agreements
Licensing agreements
Management of trade secrets and personal data
Data utilization and cross-border data transfers
He seeks to provide advice that reflects both current laws and regulations and practical considerations.
Criminal Law and Internal Investigations
In the field of criminal law, Mr. Ohashi has handled numerous criminal cases over many years, as well as bar association–related activities, through which he has accumulated substantial experience and knowledge.
He has also been involved in:
Corporate criminal cases
Cases with international elements
Cases involving issues concerning scientific evidence, digital evidence, and technical matters
He applies these experiences to his handling of criminal defense matters and internal investigations.
Major Cases Handled
1. Corporate Transactions and Technology Development
Disputes arising from business alliances and continuous commercial relationships, including claims for payment, confirmation of contractual status, and damages
Corporate litigation, interim injunctions, and non-contentious corporate proceedings, including:
Drafting and negotiation of:
Basic transaction agreements
International transaction agreements
Distribution, agency, and franchise agreements
Product liability–related matters
Technology development matters, including:
System and software development agreements
ASIC / SoC development agreements
Joint development agreements
Licensing agreements
Data- and information-related matters, including:
Data utilization and cross-border data transfers
Software copyrights
Trade secret protection
Cybersecurity incident response and risk management
2. Intellectual Property Disputes
Patent, design, trademark, and copyright infringement litigation, including applications for preliminary injunctions
Litigation seeking revocation of administrative decisions in intellectual property matters
Unfair competition litigation
3. Real Estate Disputes
Litigation relating to real estate transactions, title transfers, and registration matters, including interim injunctions
Eviction proceedings, rent adjustment disputes, and partition of jointly owned property
Litigation and interim relief relating to customary or communal rights in real property
4. Fraud-Related and Insolvency-Related Disputes
Debt collection and asset recovery, including negotiations, litigation, provisional remedies, and enforcement proceedings
Civil litigation relating to real estate fraud, investment fraud, and other fraudulent schemes, including claims against intermediaries and employers
Insolvency-related litigation
5. Criminal Matters and Corporate Criminal Compliance
Financial and economic crime cases, including:
False statements in securities reports
Insider trading
Market manipulation
Improper loss compensation
Criminal cases under the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, including:
Foreign bribery
Trade secret misappropriation
Criminal cases involving violations of tax laws, customs laws, and lending regulations
Acquittal cases in serious criminal matters, including cases involving allegations of violent crimes and drug-related offenses
Education & Professional Experience
University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (1997)
Kanto Law Office (2002–2004)
Matsuda & Partners (2004–2015)
Visiting Scholar, New York University School of Law (2012–2013)
LL.M., Columbia Law School (2014)
Atsumi & Sakai (2016–2022)
Partner (2017–2022), Senior Partner (2021-2022)
Counsel, Ohebashi LPC & Partners (2022-Present)
During his LL.M. studies, he participated in an externship program with The Bronx Defenders.
Activities
Bar Examination Examiner and Preliminary Bar Examination Examiner (Criminal Law, 2019-2021)
Member of the research team on criminal matters of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations (2022-Present)
Publications Archives
- 2024.10.01
- How to Make Cyber Insurance Work for You
- 2007.12
- Criminal Defense for Beginners
Seminars/Lectures Archives
Translation
How can you represent those people? (co-translation, Gendai Jinbunsha, 2017)
Psychological Foundations of Evidence Law (co-translation, Nippon Hyoronsha, 2022 )
Recognitions
The Best Lawyers in Japan
Criminal Defense (2020–2026)
Corporate Governance & Compliance Practice (2024–2026)
Languages
Japanese and English







