Authense Law Firm to Exhibit at 'M&A Conference MAP 2026' (July 8 Event)

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Authense Law Firm (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Attorney: Taichiro Motoe, hereinafter "the firm") will exhibit at the "M&A Conference MAP 2026," hosted by CrowdWorks Inc. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Belt Hall Kudan (venue).

On the day, attorneys experienced in M&A, due diligence (DD), and post-acquisition integration (PMI) will be stationed at the booth to consult on legal support strategies for M&A transactions and optimal ways to engage legal counsel based on deal size and complexity.

Whether you are actively considering a specific transaction or are in the information-gathering or early planning phase—such as "I’ve been assigned M&A duties but don’t know where to start" or "I want to know when to consult a lawyer"—you are welcome to visit our booth.

Flexible M&A Legal Support Tailored to Your Case

The firm supports clients from initial issue identification and second opinions to limited-scope requests like simplified DD and contract reviews, all the way through comprehensive support covering DD, contract negotiations, and closing.

We customize the scope of support based on the transaction’s scale, complexity, and your internal legal capacity, providing clear service details and fees before engagement. This allows you to commission only necessary steps, enabling appropriate legal budget allocation per project.

Additionally, for the increased volume of contract reviews during M&A execution, we offer ongoing support through our legal outsourcing service, "Legal Cloud."

Post-Acquisition Integration (PMI) Support from a Legal Perspective

M&A does not end at contract signing (closing). The PMI (Post-Merger Integration) phase—integrating the target’s bylaws, governance, and contracts—often brings renewed legal workload. The firm supports clients in bylaw revisions, contract audits, and establishing governance and compliance systems.

During integration, practical execution—such as process design and cross-department coordination—becomes as critical as legal judgment. Our team combines legal expertise with consultants from group company Authense Consulting Co., Ltd., enabling dual support in legal analysis and operational design. Ongoing management of contracts and bylaws after integration continues seamlessly under the "Legal Cloud" service.

Consultations Available at the Booth

At the booth, our attorneys will answer questions such as:

- What should be confirmed first during M&A consideration? - At which stage should I consult a lawyer? - What can be identified through simplified DD? - How should I divide responsibilities between in-house staff and external lawyers? - How much support should I request based on deal size? - Can I request end-to-end support from DD to negotiation and closing? - How should I approach bylaw and contract integration during PMI?

Even if you don’t have a specific transaction yet, feel free to visit our booth to gather information or clarify your next steps regarding M&A.

Event Overview

Name

M&A Conference MAP 2026

Host

CrowdWorks Inc.

Date and Time

Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 12:00–21:00 (Doors open at 12:00)

Venue

Belt Hall Kudan (3F–4F, 1-8-10 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Our Participation

Exhibiting at the sponsor booth

Official Website

(Registration page)

https://map.crowdworks.co.jp/

"Legal Cloud": Solving Legal Staff Shortages

"Legal Cloud," offered by Authense Law Firm, is a legal outsourcing service that immediately assigns qualified attorneys to companies facing sudden resignations or staffing shortages in legal departments. Experienced corporate lawyers directly handle tasks as part of your legal team. Services typically begin within two weeks of inquiry and support short-term, one-month engagements. We provide flexible, effective legal outsourcing tailored to your needs.

Service details: https://www.authense.jp/komon/pickup/outsourcing/

AI Analysis: What Color is Japan’s Emotion Today?

Driven by a desire to stay sensitive to emotions, Authense Law Firm uses AI to analyze current news and societal sentiment, updating its website every three hours. What color is your emotion today?

Website: https://www.authense.jp/focus-on-emotions/

Today’s "Emotion Front" Delivered on Official X

Check daily societal sentiment like a weather forecast.

Our AI analyzes news and visualizes the day’s societal emotions as an "Emotion Front" on a map,

shared on our official X account along with sentiment linked to each news item.

X feed: https://x.com/Authense_LIFE

[About Authense Law Firm]

Founded in 2005, Authense Law Firm is a comprehensive legal practice committed to delivering the best service to every client. We serve a wide range of clients—from global corporations, listed companies, and leading domestic enterprises to high-growth startups and IPO-bound ventures—across diverse industries.

We also focus on individual legal matters such as inheritance, divorce, and criminal cases. Through collaboration with affiliated firms in tax, patent, labor, judicial scriveners, and consulting under the Authense Professional Group, we deliver integrated one-stop solutions.

The group currently employs 408 professionals. Authense Law Firm operates with 103 attorneys and a total team of 327, including paralegals and corporate staff, consistently delivering legal services that exceed client expectations.

Known as the firm where Representative Attorney Taichiro Motoe founded and incubated Bengoshi.com Inc.—operator of Japan’s largest legal consultation portal and creator of CloudSign—growing it to a Prime Market-listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Authense will continue leveraging synergies across its group to create innovative services beyond traditional legal offerings.

Authense Law Firm

Overview

Corporate Name: Authense Law Firm (Second Tokyo Bar Association)

Representative Attorney: Taichiro Motoe

Established: January 15, 2005

Head Office: Midtown Tower 22F, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6222

Staff: 327

TEL: 03-4590-9000 (main)

FAX: 03-6804-3820 (main)

Offices: Roppongi, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Kita-Senju, Yokohama, Chiba, Osaka

Website: https://www.authense.jp/