REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Takahiro Hoshino
Advised a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of medical equipment and health foods
regarding compliance with various Acts, including the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, the Act
against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representation, and consumer protection laws.
Acted for subsidiaries of foreign companies in Japan and Japanese companies in matters before
the labor tribunal and labor relations commission in respect of collective bargaining and
general disputes.
Provided advice to subsidiaries of foreign companies in Japan and Japanese companies concerning
matters related to personnel and labor affairs, including dismissals, demotions, wage system
changes, mental health issues, labor accidents, and claims for payment of overtime.
Advised and assisted with negotiations for compensation concerning employees of a oversea plant
for a major Japanese engineering firm.
Provided support and advice on the introduction and implementation of a restructure at
subsidiaries of foreign companies in Japan and Japanese companies.
Advised handling of lawsuits involving Japanese companies, which took place in Japan and other
countries.
Advised on and prepared written contracts concerning the introduction and development of new
types of leases by a leasing company, including leasing of buildings to large-scale shopping
malls and factories, development of facility leasing, and documentation.
Represented Mizuho Bank, acting as an arranger, for acquisition of Crown Plaza Hotel in Seattle
by Japanese investor.
Assisted in the preparation of contracts for Japan’s first energy service business.
Advised a major semiconductor manufacturer on its alliance with a Japanese venture firm.
Advised a major leasing company during a merger and acquisition.
Engaged in the development and implementation of strategies and negotiations with financial
institutions for the revival of a construction company and other companies facing business
difficulties.
Advised a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of medical equipment and health foods
regarding compliance with various Acts, including the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, the Act
against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representation, and consumer protection laws.
Drafted contracts related to the development and licensing of software, biotechnology and
movies.
Advised on white-collar crimes such as violation of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
and the Act for Securing the Proper Operation of Worker Dispatching Undertakings and Improved
Working Conditions for Dispatched Workers.