Tokyo Startup Law Firm Expands with New Bay Area Branch Opening in 2025

Tokyo Startup Law Firm Expands to the Bay Area

Tokyo Startup Law Firm, abbreviated as TSL, proudly announces the opening of its Bay Area branch, which will officially begin consultation services on July 26, 2025. Based in Koto City, Tokyo, this new branch signifies TSL's commitment to enhancing its legal services network across Japan.

Overview of the Bay Area Branch

- Affiliation: Tokyo Bar Association
- Address: 9th Floor, B Building, Ariake Frontier Building, 3-7-26 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo
- Operating Hours:

- Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

As of July 2025, TSL will operate a total of 25 branches across various locations, including Ginza, Shinjuku, Kichijoji, Yokohama, and more, facilitating more personalized and efficient legal services for clients throughout the country.

Leadership at the Bay Area Branch

The Bay Area branch will be led by Hirohide Nakagawa, a lawyer dedicated to providing quality legal representation to both individuals and corporations. His leadership is expected to greatly enhance the effectiveness of the new branch.

Areas of Practice

For Individual Clients

TSL specializes in:

- Alimony and Divorce
- Criminal Cases
- Traffic Accidents
- Inheritance and Succession
- Debt Settlement

For Corporate Clients

The firm also provides comprehensive legal services including:

- Contract Law
- IT Business Law
- Labor Issues
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Dispute Resolutions
- International Legal Affairs (support for overseas expansions and help for overseas firms entering Japan)
- Debt Recovery
- Removal of Defamation

You can learn more about TSL's attorneys, including Hirohide Nakagawa, on their official website: TSL Official Website.

TSL's Vision

UPDATE JAPAN is more than just a motto for TSL; it's a mission. The firm was established to contribute to the updating of Japanese society. In a world that's rapidly changing, the role of lawyers is evolving too. TSL aims to challenge the traditional image of lawyers and define what a lawyer of the new era should be.

By confronting individual issues and collaboratively seeking solutions, TSL believes that each small step towards resolving problems will contribute to a healthier and more robust society.

About TSL

Founded in September 2018, TSL operates as a comprehensive legal firm capable of handling various areas including corporate law, civil cases, family law, and criminal cases. The firm's structure supports collaboration among lawyers, ensuring high-quality legal services that are not dependent on individual experience or expertise. TSL also emphasizes accessibility through phone and online consultations, catering to busy clients in need of legal advice.

With 38 lawyers on staff (28 male and 10 female) across its 25 branches, TSL handles approximately 5,000 consultations each year.