About

Kosuke Obayashi
Attorney at Law

　Kosuke Obayashi has represented both individuals and corporations in a wide range of legal matters, including complex criminal cases and civil disputes. In the civil sphere, Obayashi has handled numerous matters involving divorce, inheritance, labor issues, traffic accidents, the drafting of wills, and the review of contracts.
　In the area of criminal defense, he has worked extensively on cases as both privately retained and court-appointed counsel. Obayashi’s experience spans a broad spectrum of offenses, including drug-related crimes, theft, attempted murder, arson, and sexual offenses. Obayashi also has experience serving as defense counsel in lay judge (saiban-in) trials.
　Obayashi’s approach as an attorney is to communicate closely with each client and work together to find real, lasting solutions to the problems they face. Obayashi does not just aim for a quick fix—He try to understand the root of the issue and address it thoroughly.
　Obayashi places emphasis on collaboration with other professionals. In order to best serve his clients’ interests, Obayashi frequently works in close cooperation with tax accountants and other specialists.
　Foreign nationals living in Japan often face a variety of legal challenges. Even if you do not speak Japanese, please rest assured—Obayashi can communicate in English, and for other languages, interpreters can be arranged to assist during consultations.