Practice Areas

Intellectual Property, Real Property Transaction,Copyright Law, Hong Kong Investment and Business, International Commercial Transaction, Corporate Governance, Data Protection & Privacy Law, Dispute Resolution, Family Law

　

Introduction and Practice Profile

Ken Masuyama is admitted in Japan and is also registered with The Law Society of Hong Kong as a Registered Foreign Lawyer (Japanese law). His practice focuses on cross-border legal matters involving Japan and Hong Kong, with particular strength in supporting foreign individuals and overseas businesses on their investments, business operations and legal affairs in Japan.

Ken has extensive experience advising foreign companies on entering and expanding in the Japanese market, including the establishment and management of Japanese subsidiaries and branches, corporate and commercial contracts, compliance, disputes, joint ventures and strategic investments in Japanese businesses. He also regularly assists clients with inbound real estate matters, including legal support for real estate acquisitions, investment structuring, contract negotiation and closing, working closely with other professional advisers where required.

Another key area of Ken's practice is estate planning and inheritance matters with an international element. He advises foreign nationals, cross-border families and internationally mobile clients on succession planning, inheritance issues, family-related matters and the co-ordination of Japanese legal aspects with overseas estates and assets. His practice is particularly valued where clients require practical advice that takes into account both legal and cultural considerations across jurisdictions.

In addition to his inbound practice, Ken also advises Japanese clients on outbound matters, particularly business expansion into Hong Kong and other overseas markets. He also handles intellectual property matters, particularly in relation to copyrights, trade marks, designs and related commercial agreements.

Ken graduated from Kyoto University Faculty of Law and Kyoto University Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 2015. He later obtained an LL.M. in International Economic Law from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has practised in Hong Kong as a Registered Foreign Lawyer at local law firms since 2020. He is fluent in Japanese and English, and is also proficient in Mandarin and Cantonese.

Education

• Kyoto University (LLB, 2012)
• Kyoto University (J.D., 2014)
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong (LL.M, 2020)

Professional Admissions

• Japan (2015-)

Languages

• Japanese
• English
• Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese) (Intermediate Level)

Professional and Academic Associations

• Osaka Bar Association (2015-)
• Board Member, The Sports and Entertainment Law Study Association (2016-)
• Arbitrator and Mediator, The Japan Sports Arbitration Agency (2017-)
• Lecturer, Kyoto Sangyo University (2018-2019, 2022-)
• Registered Foreign Lawyer (Japan), Wellington Legal, a Hong Kong local law firm (2020-2021)
• Registered Foreign Lawyer (Japan), Oldham, Li & Nie Solicitors, a Hong Kong local law firm (2021-)
• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Privacy and Data Security Law) (2023-)