HISTORY

 Our firm was established in 1979 by the Representative Attorney Hidehisa Sawai as the “Sawai Law Office.” In 2002, our firm was restructured as the “Shin-Yotsuya Law Office,” adopting a partnership system. Since then, we have been providing legal services across a broader range of legal fields.
 We place the utmost importance on “Trust” as a law firm and is committed to making contributions to Japanese and international society. Each attorney hones their expertise and collaborates as a team to provide the best solutions for our clients and society.

Public Activities

 Our attorneys are actively dedicated to public activities, such as serving in various senior positions, including President, Vice president, or Auditor of the Daini Tokyo Bar Association and the Japan Federation of Bar Associations. Leveraging the expertise and experience gained from these roles, we provide high-quality legal services in public-interest areas. This includes compliance and governance-related work (including serving as professional members of investigation committees), advising on the establishment of compliance frameworks, and serving as Independent Directors for companies.

Litigations

 Our firm has handled diverse litigation cases for many years, including having a lawyer who has served as a government representative in such cases.
 Notably, Attorney Sawai and Attorney Aoki have gained a renowned Supreme Court judgment regarding the precedence between mortgagee’s subrogation and assignment of claims. This judgment is featured in “100 Presendents (“Hyakusen”- the Civil Code I [9th Edition]” (Yuhikaku) and on the Supreme Court’s website.
 We are proud of being highly skilled attorneys with extensive experience and knowledge in litigations.

Healthcare and Cutting-Edge Practices

 Our firm excels in pharmaceutical and healthcare law, recognized for legal, compliance, and governance expertise by international healthcare companies. We are highly valued for litigation in drug safety and medical malpractice, earning the “Top 5 Trusted Lawyers in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Practice” award from Nikkei Newspaper.
 Additionally, we serve as Directors and Advisors in cutting-edge fields like AI and IT to cater to our clients’ diverse needs .
 For more information on our international pharmaceutical and healthcare-related services, please visit this bilingual website by Attorney Kijima.

Dedications on Australian Legal Matters

 Our firm is dedicated to handling Australian legal matters through our partnership with “Yamamoto Attorneys” based in Sydney and Melbourne.
 We have extensive experience in drafting affidavits and providing expert evidence on Japanese law to Australian courts. Our expertise expands across various Australian cross-border matters and proceedings such as those concerning complicated wills and estates. Additionally, we provide expert legal advice to clients based in Australia on their investments in Japanese real estate and other forms of assets.