Practice Areas

Debt Collecting, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Restructuring, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Labour and Employment, Corporate Compliance, Family Law, Criminal Law, Traffic Accident Dispute

　

Introduction and Practice Profile

Daiyou Kin is a partner at our Osaka office who specializes in business revitalization, insolvency, and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). He is also a prominent expert in East Asian legal matters, having spent two years (2013–2015) training and working at premier law firms in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Seoul. This international background allows him to provide seamless legal support for domestic and cross-border issues involving Japan, China, and South Korea.

In the field of insolvency and business revitalization, Daiyou has an extensive track record as both a court-appointed trustee and a counsel for debtors in civil rehabilitation and private restructuring cases. His expertise spans various sectors, including retail, hospitality, publishing, and manufacturing. His M&A practice is equally robust, advising on domestic transactions as well as complex investment projects between Japanese and South Korean entities.

Guided by his motto of being "clear, practical, and prompt," Daiyou is dedicated to providing actionable solutions that truly serve his clients' business interests. He is also an active member of professional organizations such as the Japan Turnaround Management Association and the Lawyers Association of ZAINICHI Koreans (LAZAK), further demonstrating his commitment to specialized legal excellence.

Education

• Doshisha University (L.L.B., 2007)

Professional Admissions

• Japan (2009)

Languages

• Japanese
• Chinese
• Korea
• English

Professional and Academic Associations

• Osaka Bar Association
• On full-time secondment to Lee & Ko (2014-2015)
• On full-time secondment to Sheng Tang Law Firm (2014)
• On full-time secondment to Jun He Law Offices (2013-2014)
• Academic Adviser, the Doshisha University (2010-2013)