Attorney-at-law in Japan, 2015

Mr. Kanda specialises in intellectual property law, with extensive experience in dispute resolution and contract negotiation relating to patents, copyrights, trademarks, and brand protection. Mr. Kanda possesses deep knowledge of Japanese law as well as data protection regimes, including the UK and EU GDPR. His practice focuses on providing legal solutions that are not only legally sound but also strategically designed to safeguard intellectual property and personal data while enhancing clients’ business value and competitive advantage.

In his daily practice, Mr. Kanda advises clients across a wide range of corporate legal matters, including contract review and general legal consultation, maintaining a policy of providing an initial response within half a day whenever possible. Clients have recognised his promptness, clear communication, and strong understanding of business operations.

Leveraging his qualification under the UK Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and professional experience in Hong Kong and China, Mr. Kanda offers comprehensive legal support for cross-border matters, including English-language contract negotiation, international business expansion and withdrawal, and M&A transactions. With a particular focus on content and international expansion, Mr. Kanda is passionate about supporting Japanese companies in the game, anime, and character industries as they expand overseas. He actively assists with anti-counterfeiting measures in China and business operations in Hong Kong, helping clients navigate complex legal frameworks abroad.