Three services · Fixed scope · Fixed fee
Three defined services, each with a clear scope and a fee agreed before work begins.
Yuzuriha handles civil, corporate and property matters through three service structures. Each is described in full below, including what is included, what the process involves, and the fee.
Back to HomeHow the services are structured
Each service is defined by its scope — the specific matters it covers, the process it follows, and the deliverables it produces. The fee for each is agreed before work begins and does not change unless scope changes.
If your situation does not map clearly onto one of the three services described here, contact us. We will give an honest view of whether we can assist and in what form.
What every service includes
A named adviser who handles the matter from start to close
Written advice in plain language, with legal terms explained
A written summary of position or the prepared document at close
Fee agreed in writing before any work begins
Monthly arrangement
Corporate Legal Retainer
A monthly arrangement giving a company continuing access to legal advice on matters arising in ordinary operation. Contract questions, employment queries, early-stage customer disputes, and review of documents before signature.
Who this suits
Companies of twenty to two hundred staff whose legal questions are frequent but individually small. Where the cost of each separate engagement would be disproportionate to the question.
What is included
A named adviser, a stated response time for ordinary queries, a set number of hours per month with carry-forward for one period, and a quarterly summary of matters raised.
Plain language pair
Carry-forward provision
Unused hours from one month are available for use in the following month only. They do not accumulate beyond that period.
Property & civil dispute
Neighbour & Boundary Matters
Advice on civil disputes between property owners and occupiers. Boundaries, shared walls and access, noise and vibration, construction affecting an adjoining property, and the obligations attaching to management associations.
Who this suits
Property owners or occupiers with a matter involving a neighbouring property. Where the relationship between the parties will continue after the matter is resolved.
What is included
A written explanation of position, consideration of mediation as a first route where suitable, and correspondence drafted in measured terms. Assessment over three to four weeks.
Plain language pair
Easement
A right held by one property owner to use part of another's property for a defined purpose — such as crossing it to reach a road.
Written agreement preparation
Partnership Agreement Preparation
Preparation of agreements between business partners, addressing contribution, decision-making, profit distribution, exit conditions, and how a deadlock would be resolved. Structured discussions with each party separately where appropriate.
Who this suits
New ventures starting a partnership without written terms, and existing partnerships that have been operating without a formal agreement and want one before circumstances require it.
What is included
Structured discussion with each party, a drafted agreement with each clause explained in plain terms, and advice to each party on the value of obtaining independent review before signing.
Plain language pair
Deadlock provision
A mechanism in an agreement that sets out what happens when partners cannot agree — so the absence of consensus does not bring the partnership to a halt.
The three services compared
| Aspect | Corporate Retainer | Neighbour & Boundary | Partnership Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | ¥43,000 per month | ¥24,000 fixed | ¥36,000 fixed |
| Duration | Monthly, ongoing | Three to four weeks | Three to five weeks |
| Primary deliverable | Access to named adviser + quarterly summary | Written position + correspondence | Drafted agreement + clause explanations |
| Suited to | Companies 20–200 staff with frequent small questions | Property owners in ongoing proximity to other party | New and existing partnerships without written terms |
| Mediation offered | Where relevant to a specific matter | Yes, as a first route where suitable | Separate discussions with each party standard |
Limitation periods and procedural timing
The following are general references for common civil and corporate matters in Japan. Specific dates depend on individual circumstances. These are provided for orientation only — confirm timing with us early in any matter.
Civil matters
Corporate & contractual matters
These figures are indicative. Individual circumstances affect all limitation periods. Do not rely on these references alone — contact us early in any matter where timing may be relevant.
Not certain which service applies to your situation?
Describe the situation briefly and we will identify which service applies, or let you know if what you need falls outside what we currently handle. There is no charge for that exchange.
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