(Language: Available in Japanese) We provide corporate legal support for Japanese companies conducting business in the United States in accordance with California law.

TomOgawa Law Corporation is a California law firm that provides corporate legal services, focusing primarily on Japanese-owned companies and the U.S. expansion of Japan-related businesses. Consultations are available in Japanese.

Our firm provides practical legal support tailored to each stage of business development, ranging from contracts, permits and licenses, and cross-border transactions to preparations for going public. We place a strong emphasis on contract drafting and dispute prevention based on California as the jurisdiction and governing law.

Services Offered

• Assistance with U.S. Corporation Formation (selection of corporate structure, incorporation procedures, establishment of internal governance, etc.)

• Drafting and Review of English-Language Contracts (NDAs, service agreements, sales agreements, licensing agreements, master transaction agreements, etc.)

• Support for Permit and License Applications to Government Agencies (organizing necessary procedures, handling applications and filings, etc.)

• Support for Cross-Border Transactions (contract structuring for Japan-U.S. transactions, risk assessment, and operational support)

• Support for NASDAQ Listing (legal support for IPO preparations, assistance with establishing governance and disclosure frameworks, etc.)

Attorney Profile

Attorney in Charge: Tomoharu Ogawa has experience as a former outside director of a publicly listed company and has been involved in four IPOs in Japan and the U.S. (formerly the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section, formerly the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers, Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth, and NASDAQ). Drawing on approximately 18 years of experience in corporate legal affairs at publicly listed companies, he provides support tailored to the practical standards required by growing companies and those preparing for an IPO. Consultations are available in Japanese.

Contact

Tomoharu Ogawa, Attorney at Law (California)

TomOgawa Law Corporation

c/o Momiji, 6080 Center Drive Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90045

(Japanese/English) Service Area: (Entire State of California)

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