Spot Consultations Welcome
Our firm offers an “Initial Strategy Consultation (Spot Advisory)” not only as a standalone service but also as a foundational step toward a comprehensive retainer agreement. For projects involving highly specialized medical and pharmaceutical regulations, this consultation serves as a high-precision strategic mapping session before full-scale launch. We highly recommend this service if you need to visualize the compliance risks of your business scheme or gain a clear roadmap for complex licensing procedures.
You are welcome to use this service even if your challenges or legal issues are not yet fully defined.
- For inquiries that do not require extensive preliminary research, we may be able to resolve your issues (determine the definitive course of action) within the initial meeting alone. Please feel free to utilize this service for targeted problem-solving or to seek a professional second opinion.
- Administrative inquiries, such as fee estimates or confirmation of scope, are also welcome and can be handled free of charge without a meeting.
Initial Consultation (Spot Consulting)
Initial consultations prior to formal engagement are generally provided as a paid service (Spot Consulting). From the perspectives of regulations, administrative procedures, and business operations, we analyze your current challenges and present a practical roadmap.
Fee: JPY 55,000 (tax included) / 50 minutes Format: Online (via Zoom, etc.)
Value Provided in This Session
- Regulatory Assessment: Identify key legal considerations and potential hurdles for your business model under Japanese regulations.
- Compliance Mapping: Determine necessary licenses and administrative procedures, clarifying critical requirements for the initial phase.
- Strategic Roadmap: Propose an actionable roadmap and prioritize practical steps for successful business execution in the Japanese market.
Important Notes Regarding Scope of Service
- Preliminary Diagnosis: The primary purpose of this session is preliminary assessment and issue organization based on information obtained within the limited time.
- Research Policy: For matters requiring extensive investigation, we will advise on what research and procedures are necessary (i.e., formulating a research strategy). Please note that detailed investigation and hands-on execution will be quoted and handled separately.
- Fee Credit: Should you formally engage us for services (e.g., document drafting, research, permit applications) following this consultation, the initial consultation fee will be deducted from the final project fee.
- Follow-up Plan (Returning Clients Only): We offer a short session for additional questions or progress checks (30 minutes: JPY 33,000 / tax included).
Confidentiality (Statutory Duty)
Certified Administrative Procedures Specialists are subject to a strict statutory duty of confidentiality under Japanese law (Article 12 of the Certified Administrative Procedures Specialist Act). Violations are subject to criminal penalties. Your new business ideas, non-public technical information, and internal company matters will never be disclosed to third parties. Confidentiality is strictly maintained even at the inquiry stage (before formal engagement), so please consult with confidence.
- Upon request, we can execute a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to the meeting.
Application Form
Please submit the background of your inquiry and your current concerns, along with up to three preferred dates, via the form below. It is perfectly fine if your situation is not yet fully organized. We will review your request and contact you—generally within three business days—regarding whether the matter appears to be within our scope and scheduling.
- Regarding Preferred Dates: To allow for preliminary research, please select dates at least one week from today and provide up to three options.
Notice Regarding New Engagement Capacity To maintain a consistently high standard of service, we limit the number of new engagements each month. Once our monthly capacity is reached, new projects may be scheduled to begin in the following month (waitlist basis). Thank you for your understanding.