The Catherine O’Connell blog
Keep up with the latest news about doing business in Japan on the Catherine O’Connell Blog!
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What are the essential contracts I need for my business? [Updated 2021]
Getting a super suite of documents in place and taking time to think about the various elements in each document sets the right foundation for your business

Finishing up 2020 in the "Workplace" feature of EUROBIZ Magazine
Delighted that EUROBIZ Magazine featured me in their December 2020 Issue!

ACCJ Leader of the Year Award awarded to Catherine O'Connell
🗣I am super excited to be a recipient of 💥American Chamber of Commerce in Japan #2020 #Leader of the Year! 💥I have thoroughly loved devoting my time to involvement on the Legal Services & IP Committee to make some progres on the Resident Re-entry Issue during Covid-19 and to bring together the two committees into a synergy of one. This year was a tough year but it made me step up my game and I feel very pleased to have been awarded in this year in particular!
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When Lemonade turns to Lemons: Terminating commercial contracts with a safe exit [updated 2020]
Ending a relationship with a customer or client is never easy, but things can go far more smoothly if you think about how you would like to “break up” before you “start up” your business relationship. It’s like signing “business pre-nup” just like couples do before they get married. Click to read more!

Catherine O'Connell was interviewed upon winning the Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2020
See what I spoke about the BCCJ upon winning the Award for Entrepreneur of the Year 2020

Catherine O'Connell wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2020 🎉
My breath was taken away as my name was announced as Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 at the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, British Business Awards 2020 on November 5, 2020.

Love Your Lawyer Day - yes this is a thing!
🗣November 6 is "Love Your Lawyer Day" - If I had a dollar for everytime I have heard a lawyer joke, I’d be well on my way to millionaire status. It’s precisely for this reason that “Lo❤️e Your Lawyer Day” was created.
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What Does My Business Contract Branding Say About Me? [updated 2020]
A smart-looking agreement refects what your client will experience working with you. Your contracts are an extension of your brand in the marketplace.

BCCJ British Business Awards 2020 Nominee - Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 Category
We are excited to be one of the five nominees in this year’s @BCCJ British Business Awards 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

3️⃣ Actions that Sucessful People Do to Thrive in Business
My special sauce for sucess. Interested? Read more here …

Global Excellence Award to Catherine O'Connell
You could have knocked me over with a feather when I was told I was the winner of the Global Chamber Global Excellence Award 2020 for the Tokyo Chapter.

I'm co-hosting an In House Legal Counsel Round Table on Privacy Law
Privacy Law In House Legal Counsel Roundtable (October 26 2020)
“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”