Legal Q&A

I need corporate legal advisory. I am going to acquire another company.

I am currently planning to acquire another company. However, I am worried that legal problems or disputes may arise during the acquisition process. When I asked an acquaintance in the same industry, they said it would be good to receive corporate legal advisory. Specifically, what kind of help can I receive if I get advisory? Can I also receive help with the overall corporate acquisition? I am curious about the scope of the advisory.

Is there a way to increase the proceeds from a franchise sale?

I am considering a franchise sale, and I am curious how I might increase the sale proceeds even a little. I currently operate a small-to-medium franchise brand, and I am considering selling it. From what I have looked into, even within the same industry, sale prices differ greatly from one franchise to another. Is there a separate method or something for increasing the value of a franchise?

What exactly is a business combination?

Hello. I am leaving a question because I would like to understand business combinations in detail. Recently, I often see articles saying that various companies have combined with one another, but I do not fully understand the concept of a 'business combination.' I am curious about what exactly a business combination is and what advantages a company can gain through it. I would be grateful for a detailed answer~

How do I report the establishment of an overseas corporation?

Hello. I am currently considering establishing an overseas corporation, and I am leaving this question because I am curious about what reporting procedures I must go through. In particular, I would like to know in more detail what is essential to do in the corporation-establishment reporting process and what reporting documents are required. It would be helpful if you could explain it in a way that is both specific and easy to understand. If there is someone who knows this well, I would appreciate a quick reply.

I am planning a small and medium-sized enterprise M&A. Could you tell me what I should be careful of?

I have a question regarding a small and medium-sized enterprise M&A. I currently run a small or medium-sized enterprise, and I plan to proceed with an M&A with another small or medium-sized enterprise. Could you tell me what points I should be careful of? If there are areas I should prepare with particular focus, I would appreciate it if you could tell me about those as well. I ask because I feel that knowing these things would help me avoid mistakes or problems. I would appreciate a prompt answer.

I am under suspicion of violating the Customs Act. What should I do?

Recently, I was contacted by customs and became subject to an investigation on suspicion of violating the Customs Act. It seems there was something the company entered incorrectly during the import declaration process. In such a case, do I also have to bear legal liability? I would appreciate your advice on how to respond.

I run a trading business; would customs consulting be necessary?

I run a trading business, and it is gradually growing in scale. Should I obtain customs consulting? If anyone has received customs consulting, please share what services can be received.

To an attorney specializing in customs: how are the types of letters of credit divided in international trade?

I run an international trade business. Recently, I learned of a payment method called a letter of credit, and I would like to try using it. I heard there are a great many types. Is there an attorney specializing in customs who could explain the types?

Is there a customs attorney available? What exactly does a letter of credit mean in international trade?

While running a trading business, I have often experienced difficulties with payment, and I heard from people around me that there is a payment method called a letter of credit. What is a letter of credit in trade? I would like to consult with a customs attorney and learn specifically what role a letter of credit plays in international trade and what advantages it offers to exporters and importers.