Legal Service Division Partner/Division Manager
Tokyo Kyodo Judicial Scrivener Office
Bachelor's Degree in Law, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Judicial Scrivener
Gyoseishoshi Lawyer
ARES (Association for Real Estate Securitization) certified master
Tomokazu Kusanagi primarily specializes in the following services: registration services for transactions and finance for mega-solar power plants and other real estate by investment funds and foreign companies; establishment of Japanese subsidiaries or branches of foreign companies when they expand their business to Japan; and corporate legal affairs and registration services for foreign affiliated companies.
Joined Naritagodo, a Judicial scrivener office.
Joined Ris International, a Judicial scrivener office.
Joined Tokyo Kyodo Accounting Office.
Assumed the position of Division Manager of the newly established Legal Service Division of Tokyo Kyodo Accounting Office.
Judicial Scrivener
【Real estate transaction, securitization】
– Registration services for acquisition of land for mega solar power stations, establishment of factory foundations, attachment of lien and settlement of collective chattel mortgage
– Registration services for closing of real estate transactions (real estate, trust beneficiary right, establishment of collateral)
– Providing legal advice on designing securitization scheme (issues related to laws including Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Act)
– Registration services for acquisition of real estate by foreigners and foreign companies such as tax haven companies
– Preparation of registration documents and affidavits in English, and support of certification proceedings by consuls in Japan and notaries in home countries
– Procedural support regarding issues related to Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act such as capital transactions
– Services related to formation, management, dissolution and liquidation of SPCs (special purpose companies, limited liability companies and general incorporated associations)
【Corporate legal affairs】
– Establishment of Japanese subsidiaries and branches by foreign companies expanding to Japan (inbound)
– Preparation of documents including the articles of incorporation and minutes in English for foreign affiliated companies
– Support services for registration of foreign companies, preparation of affidavits, and certification proceedings by consuls in Japan and notaries in home countries
– Procedural support for issues related to Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act such as inward direct investment
– Procedures related to mergers, company splits, share exchanges, share transfers, business transfers, assignment of shares and MBOs associated with M&As, intra-group reorganization, and business revitalization
– Procedural support for issuing class shares and subscription warrants (stock options)
International commercial registration Commercial and Corporate Law Workshop at TOKYO SHIHO-SHOSHI LAWYER’S ASSOCIATION
“International commercial registration” Enterprise Support School at Kanagawa Shiho-Shoshi Lawyer’s Associations
“Practices of registration of foreign companies” at Minato Branch, TOKYO SHIHO-SHOSHI LAWYER’S ASSOCIATION
“Practices of real estate registration by foreigners and foreign companies” at Shibuya Branch, TOKYO SHIHO-SHOSHI LAWYER’S ASSOCIATION
“Registration of foreign companies” Training School for Specialists in Commercial Registration at Commercial Registration Club Inc.
“Thoroughly learning foreign companies – from basics to practices” at International Shihoshoshi Association
“Establishment of a business office by a Dutch corporation (BV)” at International Shihoshoshi Association
“Registration procedures due to conversion of California State LLCs” at International Shihoshoshi Association
“Relevant systems you should know concerning practices of international registration” at International Shihoshoshi Association
“Knowledge on international real estate registration” at Minato Branch, TOKYO SHIHO-SHOSHI LAWYER’S ASSOCIATION
“Introduction to legal English for judicial scriveners” at International Shihoshoshi Association
Commentary on Commercial Registration Act (author of “Registration of foreign companies” (co-authored), KINZAI INSTITUTE FOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS, INC.
Case method: practices of international civil affairs (author of “Registration of foreign companies,” “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act,” etc.) (co-authored), SHINNIPPON-HOKI PUBLISHING CO., LTD.
Easy-to-understand manual for procedures related to Companies Act (author of “Special directors,” “Board of auditors,” “Company with committees including nominating committee,” etc.)” (co-authored), SHINNIPPON-HOKI PUBLISHING CO., LTD.
“Details of international commercial registration: Part 2 of Lectures on introduction to international registration,” Gekkan Toki Joho (No. 613)
“Introduction to international commercial registration: Part 3 of Lectures on introduction to international registration,” Gekkan Toki Joho (No. 640)
“Items to be registered when registering foreign companies,” Gekkan Toki Joho (No. 616)
“Affidavits needed to register foreign companies,” Shimin to Hou (No. 69)
“Introduction to Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act for judicial scriveners (1) to (3): Short intensive course,” Geppo Shihoshoshi No. 500 to No. 502)
