2023.03.25

Legal Status of an Insurance Beneficiary under the Insurance Act: Changes to the Rule and Its Effects on Legal Interpretation

2022.02.14

6000 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2021.08.01

Theory and Practice of Commercial Lines Insurance

2021.06.10

Points to Consider when Reviewing Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance” including Utilization of Various Special Clauses in Line with the Business Environment

2020.11.15

Issues in Interpretation of Insurance Law from a Practitioner's Perspective

2020.01.31

The Basics and Practice of General Terms and Conditions

2019.08.01

The Revised Civil Code and Practices on Insurance Business

2019.02.01

Termination of an Insurance Contract due to a Material Event of Default Caused by a Duplication of Policy Coverage

2019.02.01

Review of the “Principle of Indivisibility of Premium” under the Insurance Act

2018.12.01

Interpretation Issues Concerning Duty of Disclosure under the Insurance Act

2018.03.01

Termination of an Automobile Insurance Contract by the Policyholder’s Creditor

2018.01.01

Despite Being Prepared for Management Risks, There May Still be Unexpected Risks! - Pitfalls of ‘Business Insurance’

2017.09.01

Practices Unforeseen at the Enactment of the Insurance Act and Issues for the Future - Focusing Mainly on the Issue Concerning One-sided Mandatory Rules

2017.02.28

Practices on Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance

2016.12.26

Derivative Actions, and Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance

2014.10.05

Corporate Rehabilitation Clinic (No. 46): “The Reorganization Case of Chotokan (Grand Hotel Hamamatsu) - DIP Corporate Reorganization of a Hotel Business Rooted in the Regional Economy”

2013.09.01

Policy Terms of Cooperative Insurance, Are They Good Enough? – Study of Insurance Policy Terms as a ‘Contract,’

2013.04.01

Points to Note in Concluding into Insurance Contract for Company Properties or Liability for Damages

2013.03.01

On the Third Anniversary of the Enforcement of the Insurance Act

2012.12.01

Insured Accident Caused by a Third Party and Discharge of the Insurer’s Liability

2012.10.01

[Special Topic] Use of Business Insurance and its Legal Risks / Points to be Checked on Business Insurance Contracts

2012.06.15

Benefits and Potential Legal Risks of Business Insurance

2012.04.01

Scope of Subrogated Claims under Personal Injury Insurance

2012.03.15

Manifestation of Intention to Change Insurance Beneficiary(ies)

2011.07.15

The Latest Insurance Circumstances

2011.05.15

Examination of the DIP-Type Corporate Reorganization - Spansion Japan (3) Issues on Concurrent Bankruptcy in U.S-Japan

2011.04.15

Examination of the DIP-Type Corporate Reorganization - Spansion Japan (1) Corporate Reorganization Proceedings on Spansion Japan

2010.05.25

A Consideration on Cancellation Filing by Insured

2010.04.30

New Practice of the General (or non-life) Insurance, Commentaries on the General Insurance Investigation Practice under the Insurance Law

2010.04.25

Commentaries on Insurance Law -Life Insurance / Fixed Return Accident and Health Insurance

2009.06.15

Revised Guidelines for Supervision on the New Insurance Law

2009.05.25

Series of Questions & Answers, Questions & Answers on Insurance Law

2009.04.01

The Effects of the New Insurance Law on Insurance Sales at Banks

2008.11.23

New Insurance Law - the book to read first!

2008.09.01

Commentaries on Insurance Law (1)-(5)

2008.07.01

Law on Insurance Framing and Drafting Materials - Overview of the New Law, Old and New Chart

2004.03.03

Theories, Practices, Formats Concerning the New Corporate Reorganization as a Practitioner of a Trustee

2003.09.01

Recent Reform of Japan’s Corporate Reorganization Act(co-authored)

2024.05.08

mondaq - ESG Comparative Guide : Japan

2024.02.02

Understanding the Basics: Q&A on the Legal Practice on ESG and Sustainability

2023.12.25

Amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to Ensure Customer-Oriented Business Management – Significance of the Legalization of Best Interest Priority Obligation and the Realization of the Substantial Provision of Information as well as the Their Impact Thereof on Practice –

2023.05.11

The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides Japan Environmental, Social and Governance

2023.04.21

How to Protect Assets in Relation to Digital Salary Payment - With regard to the Publication of Partial Revision of the "Guideline for Administrative Processes (Vol. 3: Financial Companies)" (Draft) (Dated February 17, 2023)

2023.01.17

New Developments in the Public Campaigns for Shareholders Concerning Election and Dismissal of Officers - Considering the Disputes between Fujitec and Oasis

2023.01.13

[Companies Act] Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence Based on the Government Guideline

2022.11.25

Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence in Financial Institutions (Volume 2) - In Light of the Government Guidelines and International Trends -

2022.11.14

Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence in Financial Institutions (Volume 1) - In Light of the Government Guidelines and International Trends -

2022.08.10

Education of Compliance in the Financial Industry Considering Scandals at Major Securities Companies (An Interview Article)

2022.07.25

[Legal] New Trends in ESG and M&A (Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners)/[2] Points on Sustainability Information Disclosure and the Required Legal Practice

2022.05.25

Ideal System to Secure Product Governance

2022.02.14

6000 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2022.02.08

Thinking about How to Carry Out Customer Oriented Business Operation in the Future in Light of Overseas Cases (An Interview Article)

2021.12.27

ESG Proposals and Long-Term Investment as Prerequisites (An Interview Article)

2021.12.01

Acceleration of Climate Change Measures in Japan - Financial Services Agency Considering Mandatory Information Disclosure (A Comment Article)

2021.11.10

Recommendation of ESG Investment to Individual Investors and Customer Oriented Business Operation

2021.08.25

Institutionalization of Globally Competitive ESG and Sustainability Disclosure - In Light of the Publication of the "Report by the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance" (Dated June 18, 2021) -

2021.07.14

Doing Business In... 2021 Japan 　Trends and Developments

2021.07.07

Corporate governance code revisions set to drive Japan’s ESG and sustainability push

2021.06.10

Volume 2 [2021 Revision] Legal Practice on ESG Disclosure in Light of the Corporate Governance Code Revisions Plan

2021.06.02

Volume 1 [2021 Revision] The Principles of Corporate Governance Code regarding ESG and its Legal Practice

2021.05.25

Organizing the Points to Consider When Entering the Financial Services Intermediary Business

2021.03.25

Emergence of a Cashless Society and Compulsory Execution(Volume 2)

2021.03.10

Emergence of a Cashless Society and Compulsory Execution (Volume 1)

2021.02.12

Realization of the Principles of Suitability and Customer Oriented Business Operations -By Referring to Regulations in Europe and the U.S. -

2020.12.21

New Financial Service Intermediary Business License

2020.10.30

Summary of the Principles of Customer Oriented Business Operations and Revision of Supervision Guidelines, and their Impacts on Legal Practice (Second Half)

2020.10.23

Summary of the Principle of Customer Oriented Business Operations and Revision of Supervision Guidelines, and their Impacts on Legal Practice (First Half)

2020.10.01

Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and Crypto-Assets - Sorting out the Regulatory Relationship in the Areas of Overlap with the Payment Services Act

2020.09.14

Legal Regulations on Funds Investing in Cryptocurrencies, and Key Points Thereof

2020.08.01

Emergent Need to Reconsider the Customer Solicitation and Explanation by Financial Business Operators and Customer Oriented Business Operations

2019.08.01

Explanation of "the Act for the Partial Revision of the Payment Services Act to Address the Diversification of Financial Transactions based on Advances in Information Technology" (2)

2019.07.15

Outline of Partial Amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act - Response to New Transactions and Unfair Acts Using Crypto-Assets -

2018.05.01

Learning about the Amendment to Laws on Obligations through Case Studies

2017.02.28

Practices on Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance

2014.12.03

Discussion of Practices Concerning the 2014 Amendment of the Companies Act

2014.12.01

Practical Commentary on Revised Companies Act of 2014

2025.08.04

Doing Business In... 2025 Trends and Developments

2024.07.19

Doing Business In... 2024 Trends and Developments

2024.05.08

mondaq - ESG Comparative Guide : Japan

2024.02.02

Understanding the Basics: Q&A on the Legal Practice on ESG and Sustainability

2023.07.18

Doing Business In... 2023 Trends and Developments

2022.12.22

Basic Structure of Real Estate Finance in Japan

2022.07.12

Doing Business In... 2022 Trends and Developments

2022.07.07

New Trends in ESG and M&A / The Relationship Between Sustainable Finance and ESG Investments

2022.04.01

ESG Investment and Green Finance

2022.02.14

6000 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2021.04.09

Commentary on the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act [Revised Edition] [Volume 1] Definitions and Disclosure Regulation

2024.05.08

mondaq - ESG Comparative Guide : Japan

2024.02.02

Understanding the Basics: Q&A on the Legal Practice on ESG and Sustainability

2023.10.02

Enhancement of Human Rights Due Diligence based on Contract Clauses – Implementation Thereof in the “Upstream” and “Downstream” of Supply Chains

2023.05.11

The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides Japan Environmental, Social and Governance

2022.11.25

Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence in Financial Institutions (Volume 2) - In Light of the Government Guidelines and International Trends -

2022.11.14

Implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence in Financial Institutions (Volume 1) - In Light of the Government Guidelines and International Trends -

2022.09.29

Commentary on the "Guidelines for Respecting Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains, etc." and its Impact on Corporate Practices

2022.09.08

New Trends in ESG and M&A / the Latest Trends in Business and Human Rights and Practice

2021.07.01

"Business and Human Rights" - Practical measures that companies should take to respect human rights.

2018.09.25

Legislation for the Promotion of Work Style Reform

2026.01.30

6500 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2026.01.09

Enactment of the Early Business Recovery Act - Establishment of Out-of-Court Reorganization Proceedings Based on the Principle of Majority Rule -

2025.08.05

U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings (5): License Agreements (Intellectual Property Rights)

2025.08.05

U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings (4): Support by Sponsors (Section 363 Sales)

2025.08.05

U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings (3): First Day Motions

2025.08.05

U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings (2): Measures that May be Taken by Creditors in Transactions

2025.08.05

U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings (1): Effects of the Automatic Stay and Related Practical Considerations

2025.06.23

Overview and Practical Implication of the Act on Contract for Mortgage by Transfer and Retention of Title

2025.03.28

Learning through Stories: Actual Practice of Business Transfer in Bankruptcy Case

2024.11.28

Recent Developments Concerning Bankruptcy in China

2024.05.24

Restructuring and Withdrawal of Chinese Subsidiaries (6)- Withdrawal (ii) Dissolution, Liquidation and Bankruptcy

2024.04.24

Restructuring and Withdrawal of Chinese Subsidiaries (5)- Withdrawal (i) Share Assingment

2024.04.01

Beware of “Tricky Traps” that Exploit Knowledge of the Civil Execution Act, the Civil Provisional Remedies Act, and Insolvency Laws

2024.03.22

Restructuring and Withdrawal of Chinese Subsidiaries (4) - Restructuring (iii) Company Split and Business Transfer

2024.02.22

Restructuring and Withdrawal of Chinese Subsidiaries (3) - Restructuring (ii) Administration Services Company

2024.01.24

Restructuring and Withdrawal of Chinese Subsidiaries (2) - Restructuring (i) Merger

2023.12.26

Restructuring and Withdrawal of Chinese Subsidiaries (1) - Introduction

2023.04.05

[Series] Utilization of Business Transfer in Bankruptcy Cases (8th): Looking Back at the Series

2023.01.05

[Series] Utilization of Business Transfer in Bankruptcy Cases (7th): How to Handle Cases Where Assets to be Transferred Include Collateral and Leased Poperty (2)

2022.10.05

[Series] Utilization of Business Transfer in Bankruptcy Cases (6th): How to Handle Cases Where Assets to be Transferred Include Collateral and Leased Property

2022.06.14

Sponsorship Schemes in Japanese Legal Restructuring Practice（INSOL News Update - May 2022)

2022.06.10

Guidelines Concerning Business Revitalization, etc. of Small and Medium Enterprises (3) - Out-of-Court Restructuring Proceedings for Business Closures

2022.05.09

Guidelines Concerning Business Revitalization, etc. of Small and Medium Enterprises (2) - Out-of-Court Restructuring Proceedings

2022.03.03

Restructuring and Corporate Insolvency from the Perspective of Financial Institutions

2022.03.01

Business Revitalization and Corporate Bankruptcy from the Perspective of Financial Institutions

2022.02.14

6000 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2022.01.05

[Series] Utilization of Business Transfer in Bankruptcy Cases (3rd): Content of the Business Transfer Agreement, Ensuring the Adequacy of the Transfer Value

2022.01.01

Rams Corporation

2021.07.01

A Handbook for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of Civil Rehabilitation Proceedings

2021.05.01

Privacy of Debtors on the “Bankrupt Map” at Stake（INSOL News Update - May 2021)

2020.07.29

Elpida Memory Corporate Reorganization Proceedings – International Bankruptcy Case of a Semiconductor Memory Manufacturer that Obtained a Decision of Recognition of a Reorganization Plan [in Japan]

2020.05.08

【Special Series on COVID-19: Restructuring Businesses (2)】 Support Systems for Companies Concerning the Novel Coronavirus (focusing on public financial support)

2020.05.01

【Special Series on COVID-19: Restructuring Businesses (1)】 Financial Support for Companies Affected by the Novel Coronavirus Disease

2020.04.13

Japan's Economic Response to the Coronavirus

2019.11.30

220 Q&As on the Practice of Bankruptcy Proceedings

2019.10.08

Amended laws enacted in the 198th ordinary session of the Diet and consequences thereof to insolvency practices (2) - Amendment of the Payment Services Act, etc.

2019.09.17

GRR The Asia-Pacific Restructuring Review 2020 - Japan Chapter

2019.09.10

When does a bank recognize suspension of payment of a debtor? - Is it necessary for any bank employee to actually recognize a notice of representation from a lawyer?

2019.09.10

Filings by creditors of a petition for insolvency proceedings

2019.09.10

Amended laws enacted in the 198th ordinary session of the Diet and consequences thereof to insolvency practices (1) - Amendment of the Payment Services Act, etc.

2019.08.13

Risk of bankruptcy due to “manpower shortage” - Tendency, causes and countermeasures -

2019.08.13

Exercise of the right of set-off in case of bankruptcy of a company – referring to the Fukuoka High Court decision on September 21, 2018 -

2019.08.13

Claim collection against delivered goods in case of bankruptcy of the purchaser - Specific example of statutory liens for sales of chattels -

2019.07.09

Various Aspects of the US Bankruptcy Law #5 –Venue for Chapter 11 filings

2019.07.09

Determination of the state of “insolvency,” referring to the Tokyo District Court decision on February 27, 2018 (Kinyu/Shoji Hanrei No. 1542, p. 45)

2019.07.09

Insolvency proceedings in India

2019.06.11

Various Aspects of the US Bankruptcy Law #4 –Can Receivables be Collected through Offsetting?

2019.06.11

Points to Note when Trading with a Company Facing Risks ⸺ Referring to the Osaka High Court Decision of December 20, 2018

2019.06.11

Recommendation to Use Business Revitalization ADR Procedures

2019.05.14

Importance of Registration of Right in terms of Insolvency Procedures ⸺ An Example concerning Leased Property

2019.05.14

Introduction to Special Conciliation Proceedings for Corporate Restructuring

2019.05.14

M&A in the Framework of Statutory Insolvency Procedures

2019.04.09

Impact on Insolvency Procedures from Expanded Protection under the Copyright Act and Introduction of the System of Automatic Perfection of License Rights to Use Works

2019.04.09

Business Reorganization in Canada ⸺ Based on a Recent Case Regarding a Subsidiary of a Japanese Company

2019.04.09

Effect of Contractual Terms in Insolvency Procedures ⸺ The Effects may not Always be as the Contractual Language Says

2019.03.12

Points to Consider for Claim Management Practices – From the Court Decision that Denied the Application of the So-called Deemed Delivery Clause to a Letter of Assignment of Claims

2019.03.12

Supreme Court Judgment Ruling that Retention of Ownership Prevails Over a Transfer Security Interest (jyoto tanpo) on Collective Movable Property – Judgment of the Supreme Court on December 7, 2018 (Kinyu Homu Jijyo No. 2106, p. 4)

2019.03.12

Impact of Amendments to the Law of Succession on Practices for Business Succession, Debt Management and Collection, etc., and Points to Note Therefor - Part 2

2019.02.12

Various Aspects of the US Bankruptcy Law #3 – Automatic Stay Ⅱ

2019.02.12

What Company Auditors of a Company Facing a Crisis Situation Should Do – In Reference to the Judgement of the Osaka High Court on May 21, 2015 (The Financial and Business Law Precedents No. 1469, p.16)

2019.02.12

Outline of Amendments to the Civil Execution Act and Management of Claims

2019.01.15

Court decision that additional payment of obligations by a third-party debtor to the creditor enforcing a seizure of assets, made after such third party debtor’s payment of its obligation to the debtor undergoing such seizure, is not subject to the exercise of the right of avoidance (hinin-ken) under Article 162(1) of the Bankruptcy Act once the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings is approved by the court with respect to the debtor undergoing seizure of its assets.- Judgment of the Third Petty Bench of the Supreme Court on December 19, 2017

2019.01.15

Right to Demand Rescission of a Fraudulent Act under the Amended Law of Obligations

2019.01.15

Compulsory Execution and Bankruptcy – Judgment of the Second Petty Bench of the Supreme Court on April 18, 2018

2018.12.11

Company Splits and the Protection of Creditors in the case of a Business Rehabilitation

2018.11.13

Impact of Amendments of the Civil Law on the Liquidation of Claims (No. 1)

2018.11.13

Bankruptcy Proceedings for Medical Corporations

2018.11.13

The Tokyo High Court Decision on Whether or Not to Include Deductible Expenses of Renounced Credit Amounts of a Subsidiary under Special Liquidation Proceedings for an Individual Settlement Type (Judgment Date: July 26, 2018) (Weekly Tax Communication 2474, p. 10)

2018.11.01

Small Practices and Consumer Debt Issues-Japan

2018.10.22

GRR The Asia-Pacific Restructuring Review 2019 - Japan Chapter

2018.10.10

Case study on whether payments of additional wages to employees by a company that issued bonds with strong fraudulent elements constitutes an illicit gain, and whether a bankruptcy trustee may demand for the return of such payments as unjust enrichment

2018.10.10

Various aspects of US Bankruptcy Law #1 - How bankruptcy is viewed differently in Japan and the United States

2018.10.10

Insolvency Practice in China - Subsidiaries in China and utilization of bankruptcy proceedings

2018.09.11

Case study on whether bringing an action for debt collection in an out-of-court restructuring proceedings constitutes an abuse of rights - Judgement of the Tokyo District Court on February 13, 2018 -

2018.09.11

Case study on whether making a request for moratorium to bank creditors in completely out-of-court restructuring proceedings is considered a suspension of payment - Judgement of the Osaka District Courton March 22, 2017 -

2018.09.11

Impact of amendments to the law of succession on practices for business succession, debt management and collection, etc., and points to note therefor - Part 1

2018.07.10

Provisions on Points to Consider for Commercial Receivables in ADR Procedures for Business Revitalization – Amendment of the Act on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness

2018.07.10

Collection of Claims where a Debtor’s Real Estate is Occupied by a Creditor – About the Supreme Court Decision dated December 14, 2017 in which the Court Held that Real Estate Could be Subject to a Commercial Lien

2018.07.10

You Cannot be Completely Safe Even with Guarantee – A Case Showing Risk of Avoidance Concerning Guarantee

2018.06.14

Theory, Practice and Document Forms of Bankruptcy of a Business Corporation

2016.10.01

GRR The Asia-Pacific Restructuring Review 2017 - Japan Overview

2012.04.01

Panel Discussion: “Bankruptcy and Offset”

2026.01.30

6500 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2022.12.22

Basic Structure of Real Estate Finance in Japan

2022.07.07

New Trends in ESG and M&A / The Relationship Between Sustainable Finance and ESG Investments

2022.02.14

6000 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2026.01.30

6500 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2022.03.03

Restructuring and Corporate Insolvency from the Perspective of Financial Institutions

2022.02.14

6000 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2020.06.30

Practice Manual for Petition of Corporate Bankruptcy [2nd ed.]

2019.11.30

220 Q&As on the Practice of Bankruptcy Proceedings

2018.11.01

Small Practices and Consumer Debt Issues-Japan

2009.06.01

"Overseas Debt Collection: The Greatest Defense Is Preparing"

2026.01.30

6500 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2025.06.23

Overview and Practical Implication of the Act on Contract for Mortgage by Transfer and Retention of Title

2022.02.14

6000 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2026.01.30

6500 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2023.03.25

Legal Status of an Insurance Beneficiary under the Insurance Act: Changes to the Rule and Its Effects on Legal Interpretation

2022.02.14

6000 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2021.08.01

Theory and Practice of Commercial Lines Insurance

2021.06.10

Points to Consider when Reviewing Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance” including Utilization of Various Special Clauses in Line with the Business Environment

2020.11.15

Issues in Interpretation of Insurance Law from a Practitioner's Perspective

2019.02.01

Termination of an Insurance Contract due to a Material Event of Default Caused by a Duplication of Policy Coverage

2019.02.01

Review of the “Principle of Indivisibility of Premium” under the Insurance Act

2018.12.01

Interpretation Issues Concerning Duty of Disclosure under the Insurance Act

2018.03.01

Termination of an Automobile Insurance Contract by the Policyholder’s Creditor

2017.09.01

Practices Unforeseen at the Enactment of the Insurance Act and Issues for the Future - Focusing Mainly on the Issue Concerning One-sided Mandatory Rules

2026.01.30

6500 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2022.03.24

Addressing the Bankruptcy or Liquidation Risk of Chinese Trading Counterparties - Key Points of Claim Collection Bearing in Mind the Risk of Corporate Bankruptcy

2022.03.03

Restructuring and Corporate Insolvency from the Perspective of Financial Institutions

2022.02.14

6000 Legal Measures for Financial Institutions

2022.01.01

Rams Corporation

2018.11.01

Small Practices and Consumer Debt Issues-Japan

2010.01.01

Trends in Court Cases and Legal Practices on the System of Approving the Extinguishment of Security Interests in Civil Rehabilitation Proceedings