Shimuta International Law Firm
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The partner of this law firm has practiced at both local and international law firms, and also as a general counsel of an asset management company. This law firm examines client problems from various points of view, and arrives at the best solution for the client.
This law firm can also provide advice to clients through networks with lawyers around the world.
Attorney Profile
Hiroshi Shimuta
Education
Georgetown University Law Center Washington D.C.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business and Economic Law
Relevant Courses: International Business Transactions, International Project Finance and Investment,
Law and Foreign Investment in China, International Bankruptcy
The University of Tokyo Tokyo, Japan
Bachelor of Laws
Professional Experience
Shimuta Law Firm Fukuoka, Japan
Principal Attorney October 2013 – Present
Fukuoka Realty Co., Ltd. Fukuoka, Japan
Part-time Director June 2007 – Present
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer April 2004 – May 2007
Nishimura & Asahi Tokyo, Japan
Associate, Attorney at Law June 2007 – June 2012
Shimuta Law Firm Fukuoka, Japan
Principal Attorney December 2003 – May 2007
Shindo Law Firm Fukuoka, Japan
Associate, Attorney at Law October 2000 – December 2003
Other Information
Bar Admission: Japan, 2000, New York, 2014
Publication: Real Estate Investment Trust (Co-Author), Minjiho-Kenkyukai, June 2012
Other Information: Licensed as a Chief Real Estate Broker under the Japanese Real Estate Brokerage Law since February 2007
Keishi Kuma
Education
Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas LLM in EU law, Paris, France,2020
Kyushu University Law School, Fukuoka, Japan
Juris Doctor
Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
Bachelor of Laws
Professional Experience
Shimuta International Law Firm, Fukuoka, Japan
Attorney at law, January 2016– Present
Wakakusu Law Firm, Saga, Japan
Attorney at law, January 2014 – December 2015
Other Information
Secretary General:Kyushu Federation of Bar Associations,2023
Visiting Associate Professor:Saga University Facaluty of Economics,2015
International Committee of the Fukuoka Bar Association,menber
FECC(Fukuoka Employment Consultation Center, member
European Union Studies Association Japan,member
Bar Admission: Japan, 2014
Award
Received the highest award in the16th New Lawyer Awardfrom the publication KEIJI-BENGO(criminal defender)in January, 2019 on behalf ofGendaiJinbun-sha, Ltd, which publishes expertlegal books related to criminal law in Japan
Tatsuhiko Sakamoto
Education
Kyushu University Law School, Fukuoka, Japan
Juris Doctor
The University of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
Faculty of Foreign Language, Major in English
Professional Experience
Shimuta International Law Firm, Fukuoka, Japan
Attorney at law, May 2019– Present
Otemachi Law Office, Fukuoka, Japan
Attorney at law, December 2016 – April 2019
Other Information
Bar Admission: Japan, 2016
Practice Area
For Individuals
Estate planning and Will/ Family laws (Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity) /Property Management for Senior Citizens / Personal Injury (Traffic Accidents, Medical Malpractice) / Real Estate (Purchase and Sale, Leasing (Lessor and Lessee), Dispute regarding Real Estate and Architecture) / Insolvency procedure (Bankruptcy, Civil Rehabilitation) / Consumer Issues / Labor laws / Criminal laws
For Companies
General Corporate, M&A, Start-up Business/ Real Estate, Environmental Laws / Asset Management, Structured Finance/ Insolvency Procedure (Bankruptcy, Civil Rehabilitation, Corporate Reorganization)/ International Transaction / Intellectual Property/ Franchise
Attorney Fee
This law firm provides legal services on (i) an initial fee/contingent fee basis or (ii) time charge basis. This law firm is ready to accept a flexible fee arrangement. If you need legal advice and have any concerns about the attorney fee, please feel free to contact this law firm
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Office Info
| Address | 9th Floor Canalcity Business Center Building, 1-2-25 Sumiyoshi Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0018 Japan |
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| TEL |
81-92-263-8705 |
| FAX | 81-92-263-8706 |
| Business Hour | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
