Services
Japan-U.S. IPO Support
(Tokyo Stock Exchange & NASDAQ)
We support IPO-ready companies across a wide range of challenges —including legal, financial, and
accounting matters—with a view toward listings on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
Hourly rate 300$ (excl. tax)
Key Services
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Prepare securities report (part 1 & 2) for new listings
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Operation of shareholders meeting and directors meeting
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Improve issues identified by the lead underwriters
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Handle listing examination
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Prepare application documents for listing on TSE
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Prepare and review internal rules
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Corporate Governance Code Support
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Report on individual directors
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Create disclosure documents for submission to TSE through TDnet and Financial Services Agency through EDINET
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Prepare report on large shareholders
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Stock Option Issuance, Administration, and Exercise Support
We provide legal support tailored to each stage of a company’s growth.
TomOgawa Inc., with extensive IPO consulting experience in Japan and the U.S., provides consulting services for your company's listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. The Company's President and CEO is a former outside director of a Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market-listed company and a California attorney.
In August 2025, we supported a client's NASDAQ listing. In December 2024, we supported GVA TECH Co., Ltd.'s listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market from various perspectives as a shareholder, agent, and contractor. In November 2021, we achieved the listing of Last One Mile Co., Ltd. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers Market. During his corporate career, he experienced the direct listing of Optimus Group Co., Ltd. on the Main Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section. All four IPOs he has been involved with to date have been successful (100%).
With Japanese Certified Public Accountants and U.S. Certified Public Accountants on staff, we provide IPO consulting that covers all issues faced by companies preparing for an IPO, including not only legal matters but also finance, accounting, IR, business planning, and more.
Achievement of IPOs
August 2025, NASDAQ Listed Company
December 2024, GVA TECH Inc. (TSE Growth)
November 2021, Last One Mile Co., Ltd. (formerly TSE Mothers, now TSE Growth market)
December 2017, Optimus Group Co., Ltd. (formerly TSE 2nd Section, now TSE Standards - involved during tenure as an employee.
Last One Mile Co., Ltd. ranked 2nd nationwide in stock price growth in 2023.
Optimus Group Co., Ltd. ranked 27th nationwide in stock price growth in 2023.
Contact
TomOgawa, Inc.
OGAWA Law Office (Gyoseishoshi)
JFN Center 5F, Kojimachi 1-8, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 102-0083, JAPAN
TomOgawa Law Corporation
6080 Center Drive Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90045,
United States