The law firm built for business in Japan
I know for sure that not everyone can hire a full-time lawyer on the team in Japan. But you can’t do business in Japan without a lawyer.
Uniquely in Japan, I understand that tension. So I created Catherine O'Connell Law, your outsourced legal counsel, what I call "Lawyer on Board."
This is the place where an outsourced, business-minded lawyer is there for you as your on-call internal lawyer to navigate you with smooth sailing on the seas of business and law in Japan.
You get access to the best of an in-house lawyer mindset, insights, and experience under the umbrella of a private practice law firm in Japan.
How We Help you do business in Japan
We are your creative, flexible business law solution
Outsource your legal needs
Are you looking for a lawyer and need one soon but don’t have time to search?
Are you finding the Japanese legal market complicated and just want a simple solution for your legal needs?
Are you wanting to control costs via strategic outsourcing?
Do you need Japanese language support for contracts in Japan?
Do you have a substantial workload but not quite enough to justify the ROI on hiring a lawyer employee?
Are you looking for a reliable, experienced part time in-house counsel who can deliver quality work?
Have you been turned down by traditional law firms?
Do you need day-to-day legal service for contracts and a range of legal issues?
Are you too busy to spend your time getting your global contracts & policies suitable for use in Japan?
Are you looking for a solution that fills the gap between traditional big law firms and hiring a full time in-house legal counsel?
If you answered YES and are in search of affordable & flexible legal services, you have landed in the right place.
As the first foreign female to launch an award-winning law practice in Tokyo, I am the pioneer of delivery of fractional legal services in the Japan market. I know my way around business in Japan.
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I am a modern lawyer revolutionizing the practice of law through a new breed of delivery of legal services in Tokyo Japan. With me on your side I will help you to expand access to affordable legal services on an outsourced basis.I help CEOs running smaller businesses and I help the bigger end of town as well. One thing in common is they all need an extra pair of hands to help out.
I act as outside general counsel to businesses, providing day-to-day advice and service on contracts and a range of legal issues. – and if your business needs are a good fit for our practice, I’m excited to help you find your way in business in Japan
Awards & Accolades
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practical solutions
“I liked that she could understand the western mindset as well as Japan mindset and therefore come up with practical business solutions based on business customs as well as the law. Her advice was easy to understand for me with English as a second language.”
-Tomohiko
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Full of learning and wisdom
“Catherine is an excellent interviewer, actively listening and eliciting deeper knowledge and nuggets of wisdom from her guests. She also asks fun, personal questions that give us insights into these interesting, powerful women.”
-Christine
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Efficient, balanced approach
“Catherine's process is very transparent, and she was great at explaining the parameters to me upfront. I was delighted with the finalized agreement, and from start to finish had a great experience working with her.”
-Donald
Listen to Lawyer on Air
Where I pour you a glass of wine at my favorite virtual wine bar in Tokyo while you listen to inspirational inside stories from my guests, as we relax and talk about what it’s like in life, and in the law, for women lawyers in Japan.
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