LAWYERS

As an associate at Matsuo & Kosugi, Yawara KANAYA advises clients on a broad spectrum of business and regulatory matters with particular expertise in real estate, administrative law and litigation. Drawing on six years of in‑house experience at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, he brings a commercial mindset to provide practical and actionable advice to his clients.
【Practice Focus】
General Corporate & Commercial: Entity formation and governance; corporate due diligence; contract drafting and negotiation.
Real Estate & Land‑Use: Acquisition and disposal of commercial properties; lease negotiations; regulatory approvals for development projects.
Administrative & Regulatory: Regulatory compliance; interfacing with government bodies on permits, licensing and other regulatory matters.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in district court actions; advising on alternative dispute resolution and enforcement strategies.
【Background & Approach】
Before joining Matsuo & Kosugi, KANAYA spent six years at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, where he led initiatives in Tokyo’s urban development and played an instrumental role in abolishing the industrial water supply project. That tenure sharpened his ability to anticipate public‑sector considerations allowing him to now provide clients with pragmatic solutions to their compliance and regulatory concerns.