Crisis Management

One of the most important issues in the management of a business is the establishment of a compliance framework which reflects generally accepted social norms. Iwata Godo has traditionally provided advice and drafted documentation for disclosures under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and stock exchange regulations, as well as company rules and internal controls related to insider trading, cartel regulation under the Antimonopoly Act, and many other issues., We have extensive experience in the establishment of a compliance framework which is appropriate for each client.

We have also advised in situations of important disputes and corporate misconduct and corruption when there has been an issue of the responsibility of the company's management. . In such cases, we have acted in various roles, including investigation of the facts on behalf of the client, coordination with governmental investigations, reporting to regulatory agencies and stock exchanges, media relations, and advice on prevention of recurrence and the necessity of timely disclosure.

We provide our clients with a wide range of advice on the establishment and operation of "third-party committees" on corporate fraud (including fraud related to product quality), false reports and unfair transactions. In some cases, our lawyers have carried out investigations as committee members, and we have a considerable track record in using digital forensics and other technology. Depending on the results of the investigation, and taking into account the duties of management to provide explanations to shareholders and other stakeholders, we advise on prevention of recurrence and corrective actions.