Legal Support Across a Wide Range of Practice Areas in New York

At D5 Law Office, we focus on the following key areas of U.S. law: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business & Commercial Law, Immigration Law (Visas & Green Cards), and Real Estate Transactions.
Whether starting a business, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, purchasing or selling real estate, or applying for a visa, we provide comprehensive legal support for Japanese companies and individual investors doing business in New York.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Stock and asset acquisitions or sales

Corporate mergers and restructuring

Legal due diligence, including:

Financial and accounting review in collaboration with CPAs

Transaction structuring

Employee key personnel interviews

Review of litigation history, liens, intellectual property, commercial leases

Transfer of licenses and permits

Business succession and government filings

Drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts

Real Estate

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase and sale agreements for residential properties (condominiums, co-ops, townhouses, single-family homes, multi-unit buildings)

Legal due diligence for residential property purchases

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements

Legal due diligence for commercial property transactions

Coordinating with title companies and real estate agents to support a smooth closing process

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial lease agreements

Corporate Governance

Formation of corporations and other entities

Shareholder agreements

Preparation of board and shareholder resolutions and minutes

Entity structuring advice

Strategic planning for group structures with an eye toward risk management, visa eligibility, and long-term exit planning

Corporate dissolution and liquidation, etc.

Immigration (Visas & Green Cards)

Employment-based visas (E, L, H-1B, O, P, R)

Permanent residency (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5, family-based, diversity lottery)

Other visas and documentation (B, F, K visas, re-entry permits, U.S. citizenship)

Support letters to CBP for clients with concerns about ESTA entry

Labor & Employment Law

Compliance with work authorization requirements

Drafting offer letters, employment contracts, and company handbooks

Legal support for termination procedures

Advice on workplace harassment and discrimination

Wage, benefit, and tip compliance guidance