TOKYO · OTEMACHI — LAW OFFICE
For businesses and individuals alike.Sound legal solutions, through one firm.
From M&A, corporate, and cross-border law to inheritance, divorce, and employment.
We combine deep expertise with clear, approachable communication, tailoring the right legal support to each client’s situation. Even if it is your first consultation, you are in good hands. Available in both Japanese and English.
WHY US
Why clients choose us
One Firm, From Everyday Matters to Cross-Border Deals
From inheritance, divorce, and employment to corporate and international transactions — handled together, without sending you elsewhere when issues span multiple areas.
Big-Firm Expertise, Closer to You
Experience handling corporate and international work at a major law firm, brought to everyday personal matters too — the same depth of expertise, with a lower barrier and genuine, one-to-one attention.
In Japanese or English
Seamless support in either language — from first consultation through contracts, negotiation, and resolution. As a New York–admitted attorney, also equipped for matters with an international dimension.
The harder the problem,
the more we structure it.
ATTORNEY
Attorney
Every matter is met with the full weight of experience and background.
Yusuke Abe
Managing Attorney
Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association (Registration No. 57972)
At Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, he handled M&A, corporate and restructuring, intellectual property, IT and data protection, media & entertainment, and dispute resolution. Following a posting at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and an LL.M. from Fordham University, he was admitted to the New York State Bar. He advises on matters from cross-border corporate work to personal consultations, fully bilingual in Japanese and English.
CAREER
- 2009Azabu High School
- 2014University of Tokyo, LL.B.
- 2016University of Tokyo School of Law (J.D.)
- 2018Admitted to Japan Bar (71st Class)
- 2018-2026Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Tokyo
- 2022Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- 2023Fordham University LL.M.
- 2024Admitted to New York State Bar
- 2026Founded Abe International Law Office
PRACTICE
Practice areas
From corporate and international law to everyday matters — criminal, inheritance, divorce and more.
Corporate (M&A, Governance, Restructuring)
M&A and business succession, governance, commercial contracts, compliance, disputes, and restructuring — supporting your company through both growth and crisis.
02International & Cross-Border
Drafting and reviewing English-language contracts, overseas transactions and market entry, and negotiations and disputes with foreign parties — moving matters forward from both Japanese and global perspectives.
03Criminal Defense
Prompt response from arrest and detention through settlement negotiations and trial defense — moving quickly where early action shapes the outcome.
04Personal & Civil Matters
Inheritance and wills, divorce and family matters, employment, traffic accidents, and debt — the everyday legal issues of daily life. Clear, approachable guidance, even if it is your first time consulting a lawyer.
Message
Even at your first consultation, clearly explained. We organize the outlook and options so you can choose your next step with confidence.
Managing Attorney, Yusuke Abe
FLOW
From first call to resolution
Even for a first legal consultation, a clear path makes it easier. Your first consultation is free, and fees are always set out before any work begins.
Book a free consultation
Reserve any time through our contact form, 24/7. A brief note on your situation helps us prepare.
First consultation (30 min, free)
Online or in person, in Japanese or English. We listen, then share an outlook and a way forward.
Approach & estimate
Before any work begins, we set out the approach and the fees in writing. We proceed only once you agree.
Engagement & action
After you formally engage us, we see the matter through end to end, keeping you informed throughout.
FEES
About our fees
The cost is often the biggest concern. We keep it transparent and make the fees clear before any work starts.
Reach out with no cost concerns — discuss your situation and outlook. Available in Japanese or English.
We propose the fee structure best suited to the matter and explain the basis up front.
We set out expected fees in writing before we begin. No unclear charges later.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
INSIGHTS
Latest insights
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Patent Application Basics in Japan: Process, Costs, and Examination
A practical guide to filing patent applications in Japan, covering procedures, costs, and examination tips under the Patent Act.
System Development Contract Disputes in Japan: Defects and Breach of Contract
Legal guide to system development contract disputes in Japan, covering defect liability, breach of contract, and project management obligations.
ACCESS
Visit us
- Address
- Tokyo Sankei Bldg. 27F, 1-7-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004
- Hours
- Weekdays 8:30–17:30
- Phone
- 03-3242-3445
- FAX
- 03-3242-6445
- info@abe-legal.jp
CONTACT
Let's talk.
Your first consultation is free — in Japanese or English.