List of Maritime Law Firms in Japan

January 1987

Mr. Okabe established Okabe Law Office.

September 1991

Mr. Yamaguchi joined the office, and the name of the office was changed into Okabe & Yamaguchi.

August 2017

Organized as a Legal Professional Corporation

We provide legal services in a multitude of fields including maritime and international affairs, not only in Japan but also on a global scale. We also handle legal matters related to finance and commercial logistics. 

• Marine Casualties (Collision, Allision, Grounding, Fire, Sinking, Salvage, Wreck removal, Oil Pollution, Environmental damages, Personal injury, etc.)
• Cargo claims/defense
• Charter Party negotiation/arbitration
• Aviation-related transaction and claims handling
• Insurance and reinsurance
• Sale, Purchase and Financing Ships
• Ship building and repair contract negotiation/dispute resolution
• Corporate Law-related matters
• Arbitration/litigation for international business transactions

SHUJI YAMAGUCHI

Attorney at Law
Member: Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association; International Bar Association; Japan Maritime Law Association; Association of Average Adjusters of Japan

TAKEHIKO TOZUKA

Attorney at Law
Member: Tokyo Bar Association

KATSUYA TSUDA

Attorney at Law
Member: Tokyo Bar Association

HIROKI OKABE

Attorney at Law
Member: Tokyo Bar Association: International Bar Association; Association of Average Adjusters of Japan

TEISHI AIZAWA

Attorney at Law
Member: Tokyo Bar Association; International Bar Association

TAKASHI HONGO

Attorney at Law
Member: Tokyo Bar Association

MASAYUKI SAKAE

Attorney at Law
Member: Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association

HIDEKI HOSHI

Attorney at Law
Member: Daini Tokyo Bar Association

MINGHAN JIANG

Chinese Lawyer
Registered Foreign Lawyer (Chinese Law)
Member: Tokyo Bar Association

Capt. MASATO TANIGAWA

Marine Counselor

Capt. OSAMU AZUMA

Marine Counselor (Adviser)