08/18/2026
Publication
Takahiro Homma and Yosuke Takata co-authored an article titled "Commentary on the 2026 Revision of Japan's Corporate Governance Code: Strengthening the Functions of the Board Secretariat and Corporate Secretary."

Opening Up New Possibilities in Corporate Legal Practice
Opening Up New Possibilities in Corporate Legal Practice
A legal department does more than simply serve as a defensive compliance role. It holds tremendous potential to help realize business strategies and enhance corporate value.
At ARX, we draw on our extensive experience at top-tier law firms and deep involvement in corporate management to pinpoint the real challenges facing legal departments. By taking a multifaceted approach, we guide them to effective solutions.
We aspire to a future where legal departments fulfill their strategic role and contribute to ongoing growth in corporate value.

"Accompany," "Resolution," and "Excellence" - ARX
We walk alongside our clients, accompanying them at every step (Accompany), effectively resolving fundamental challenges (Resolution), and constantly striving for the highest standards (Excellence). The name “ARX” symbolizes these three core values we hold most dear.

We provide not only high-quality legal services but also consulting services designed to tackle the core challenges facing legal departments.
M&A
Corporate Governance
Start-up Support
Cross-border Deals
International Legal Affairs
Other General Corporate Legal Affairs
Our team has extensive experience handling a wide range of corporate legal matters as attorneys at top-tier law firms. We have also served as CLO/General Counsel and venture capitalists, giving us firsthand experience on the client side. Drawing on these experiences, we thoroughly understand what clients seek from legal counsel and what kind of value truly meets their expectations.
By leveraging the insights we have gained from both sides of the table, we offer optimal solutions for deal execution and resolving legal challenges.
CLO / General Counsel Support
Analysis of Legal Department Challenges & Improvement Strategies
Organizational Planning & Budgeting
Recruitment & Onboarding Support
Operational Support for the Board of Directors, Committees, and Shareholder Meetings
Board Effectiveness Evaluation
Building an External Counsel Network
DX & Legal Tech Implementation
Risk Management Framework Development
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
Incentive Program Design
Designing Group-Wide and International Legal Team
The challenges facing corporate legal departments are many: chronic understaffing, developing team members, handling urgent matters, navigating critical decisions, improving legal department’s internal presence, addressing management issues, and so on. These challenges are numerous and complex.
Some of these challenges can indeed be addressed with support from lawyers as legal experts. However, many require not only the specialized knowledge and experience of legal professionals, but also the ability to put solutions into practice, founded on a deep understanding of corporate culture, business operations, and decision-making structures. Without such insights, even legal experts may find it difficult to tackle these issues effectively, making it hard for legal departments to obtain the necessary professional support.
We, the members of ARX, have directly confronted these very issues and challenges ourselves. It is precisely because of this experience that we can understand the struggles legal departments face, identify core problems, and closely support you in solving and improving them.
08/18/2026
Publication
Takahiro Homma and Yosuke Takata co-authored an article titled "Commentary on the 2026 Revision of Japan's Corporate Governance Code: Strengthening the Functions of the Board Secretariat and Corporate Secretary."
07/02/2026
Firm News
Yuko Noguchi and Takahiro Homma Join the Firm, and the Opening of a Silicon Valley Office
11/20/2025
Publication
Sho Imanaka, Yosuke Takata, and Ayaka Takeda co-authored an article titled “What Is a Contract Playbook? Benefits of Implementation, Practical Examples, and Key Tips for Creating and Managing One.”
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