Investigative Due Diligence

In-depth analysis of Japanese companies for investment, M&A, and strategic partnerships.

Scope includes:

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• Corporate registration and historical changes

• Shareholding and control structures

• Director and officer background checks

• Related-party relationships

• Litigation, insolvency, and enforcement history

• Media and reputational risk assessment​

 

Typical use cases:
Buy-side and sell-side diligence, minority investments, JV partners, distributor vetting.

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Litigation & Legal Risk Research

Identification and analysis of civil, criminal, and administrative legal exposure in Japan.

Scope includes:

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• Civil litigation history (plaintiff/defendant)

• Bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings

• Enforcement actions and regulatory sanctions

• Court filings and judgments (where available)

• Pattern analysis across related entities or individuals

 

Japan’s litigation data is fragmented and often misunderstood. We contextualize findings so clients understand real risk, not just technical exposure.

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Individual & Beneficial Owner Investigations

Discreet background research on Japanese individuals connected to businesses or transactions.

Scope includes:

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• Directorships and historical appointments

• Company affiliations and hidden control

• Bankruptcy and civil litigation

• Media, reputational, and association risk

• Cross-referencing family and corporate networks (where legally permissible)

 

Asset & Property Research

Verification and analysis of Japanese real estate and asset ownership.

Scope includes:

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• Land and property registry searches

• Ownership history and transfers

• Encumbrances and liens

• Corporate and individual asset linkage

• Location-based risk factors

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Our Methodology

Every engagement follows a disciplined research process:

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1. Scope Definition
   We clarify objectives, jurisdictional exposure, and risk tolerance.

2. Primary Source Collection
   Japanese corporate registries, court records, government filings, local-language media, proprietary databases.

3. Cross-Verification
   Findings are validated across independent sources to eliminate false positives.

4. Analysis & Contextualization
   We assess what the data means — legally, commercially, and reputationally.

5. Clear, Actionable Reporting
   Findings are presented in a structured, decision-ready format.

 

We do not outsource research. We do not rely on automated scraping.
Every report is reviewed by an experienced investigator.