1. Scope of Engagement

We accept only matters in which a Judicial Scrivener acts as the legal representative and assumes full responsibility for filings and legal documentation. Document review or verbal consultation only is not accepted. Primary practice areas: real estate registration, company establishment and amendments, international inheritance, deposits (kyotaku), and court-related filings.

2. Appointments / Remote Meetings

All visits are by appointment only. Walk-ins are not accepted. Online consultations (video meetings) are available in Japanese, English, or Mandarin. Please contact us in advance by contact form or email / WeChat.

3. Fees and Payment

Payment must be completed before submission of any registration or court filing. For urgent cases, please remit promptly.

Depending on the matter, the following payment options apply:

• Full payment upon engagement
• Divided payments at engagement / interim / completion stages

Invoices are issued in Japanese Yen (JPY). Any foreign remittance fees or exchange rate differences are borne by the client.

4. Progress and Communication

A responsible Judicial Scrivener will be assigned to your matter. Updates are provided according to progress. Unless urgent, communication is primarily through email or WeChat. Original documents should be scanned to PDF unless otherwise instructed.

5. Client Identification (KYC/AML)

In compliance with Japanese law and anti-money-laundering regulations, identification documents such as passport, residence card, proof of address, and corporate registration certificate are required. For real estate transactions, proof of funds may also be necessary. If compliance requirements cannot be met, we may decline engagement.

6. Confidentiality

Judicial Scriveners are bound by statutory confidentiality obligations. Client information will never be disclosed to third parties except where required by law. Case introductions are anonymized.

7. Cases We May Decline

The following types of cases may be declined:

• Insufficient or unclear information provided
• Matters requiring another professional’s judgment
• Outside our practice scope or potential conflict of interest
• Improper behavior or communication preventing trust