Dispute Resolution

We support resolution of contract disputes, IT system conflicts, labor issues, and real estate matters through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. We treat litigation as a last resort and propose the most rational resolution given cost and time. We also handle the legal side of crisis situations, including regulatory investigations and initial responses to complaints.

Coverage Areas (Examples)

We select the right instrument for each matter — negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation, or provisional relief — based on the nature of the dispute, the counterparty, and its urgency. The categories below are the main types of dispute we handle.

Commercial Disputes

We handle disputes arising from commercial dealings — sales, outsourcing, distribution. We identify the core questions early (how the contract reads, whether there has been a breach, whether termination is available) and choose the right route, from negotiation through to litigation or provisional relief.

Examples： Contract interpretation and breach disputes / Recovery of unpaid amounts / Termination and unwinding of transactions / Drafting and responding to certified mail / Provisional dispositions and injunctions

IT & System Development

We handle IT-specific disputes — failed system development projects, SaaS contract trouble — where understanding the technical issues often decides the outcome.

Examples： System development non-performance and warranty disputes / SaaS and software contract disputes / AI and data utilization disputes / Software intellectual property infringement

Real Estate Disputes

We handle real-estate disputes — rent revision claims, eviction, contract interpretation. These often turn on whether a figure is defensible, and we argue from evidence, drawing on experience as a licensed real estate appraiser.

Examples： Land rent and building rent revision claims / Eviction and restoration disputes / Real estate sale contract disputes / Lease interpretation and refusal to renew

Finance & Investment Disputes

We handle disputes arising from financial transactions, including suitability and disclosure obligations and investment agreement conflicts. These matters are hard to argue without understanding how the product and its risks are structured — ground we cover from experience working within a financial institution.

Examples： Financial product transaction disputes / Investment and shareholders agreement disputes / Disclosure and suitability obligation claims / Crypto asset transaction disputes

Labor Disputes

We handle employment disputes — dismissal and resignation, unpaid overtime claims, harassment cases — in labor tribunals and in court, working toward a realistic landing point, including monetary settlement, as early as possible.

Examples： Labor tribunal and labor litigation / Dismissal and non-renewal disputes / Unpaid wage and overtime claims / Harassment case response

Crisis Response

We support the legal side of crisis response — regulatory investigations, claims, threats — moving fast because the first response shapes everything after.

Examples： Response to regulatory investigations and guidance / Media and social media response advisory / Initial response to complaints and threats / Legal risk assessment in crisis situations

Our Strengths

Fact-Finding Grounded in the Field Itself

Disputes are often decided on the facts before the law is reached: whether the system performed as specified, whether a rent or price level is defensible, whether a financial product's risks were properly explained. None of these can be assessed without knowing how the field actually works. We build our case by engaging with the substance of the issue rather than arguing around it.

Prioritizing Rational Resolution Over Litigation

Litigation is only one option. We evaluate cost, time, and business impact comprehensively to propose the most rational approach—negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. We advise candidly not just on whether you can win, but whether litigation is the right move at all.

Integrated Damages Quantification

In damages claims, rational quantification of losses significantly affects outcomes. With legal and accounting work both handled in-house, we take on the legal causation analysis and the financial calculation of damages together — no external accountant to brief, and a single consistent line of argument.

FAQ

Q. We received a certified letter from the other party. What should we do?

Ignoring it can result in adverse consequences. If the letter includes a deadline, please contact us immediately. We will review the contents and advise on a response strategy and course of action.

Q. If the matter goes to litigation, what are typical costs and timelines?

Fees consist of a retainer plus a success fee, and vary based on the amount in dispute, complexity, and length of proceedings. First-instance trials typically take one to two years, and complex matters can take longer. We will advise candidly on choice of resolution method in light of cost-effectiveness.

Q. When should we consider settlement or compromise?

It depends on the nature of the dispute, but resolution at the negotiation stage — before litigation is filed — is often advantageous in terms of cost and time. That said, undue compromise for the sake of speed should be avoided. Decisions must be made with a realistic assessment of negotiating strength.

Q. Can I consult you at an early stage to prevent a dispute from escalating?

Yes — in fact, we recommend consulting us at the dispute-prevention stage. We advise on how to exit problematic transactions, preserve evidence, and manage communications with counterparties to prevent matters from escalating.

Q. Can you handle disputes arising from IT system development projects?

Yes — this is one of our core strengths. We address IT-specific issues such as defective deliverables, cost allocation for specification changes, and settlement upon mid-project termination, with advice grounded in technical knowledge.

Get in Touch

We will listen to your concerns and propose the most suitable service. Initial contact creates no contractual obligation.