“Independent but Not Isolated”
– The tradition of “Shachu Kyoryoku” –
Among my fellow alumni are lifelong friends who now lead their respective fields—policy, business, finance, technology, culture, healthcare, and education. Though our paths differ, we share a commitment to engaging seriously with how society is changing, each bringing our own expertise to the conversation.
Our bond is neither an insular circle nor an exclusive network. Each of us acts on our own judgment and responsibility, while deeply respecting one another’s character and work. We maintain a healthy tension—challenging and refining each other’s commitment to openness toward society and the spirit of “Dokuritsu Jison” (independence and self-respect).
Leveraging this network, I assemble the best team for each matter—collaborating not only with attorneys, but also with accountants, tax advisors, finance and IT specialists, and business leaders from corporations and startups alike. Through flexible team-building that transcends the boundaries of a single firm, I work alongside clients—from individuals to corporations and local governments—to craft solutions tailored to their unique situations.
Managing Partner / Attorney at Law
Kaname Minamitake
南竹 要
Background
EDUCATION
Born 1979, Kagoshima Prefecture
LL.B., Keio University Faculty of Law
J.D., Keio University Law School
CAREER
| 2008 | Completed judicial training (61st class) Admitted to Kanagawa Bar Association; Joined Yokohama Park Law Office |
| 2010 | Part-time Lecturer, University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Business Sciences (Law School) (until 2012) |
| 2012 | Member, Rotary International District 2590, Yokohama North Rotary Club (until 2022) |
| 2013 | Promoted to Partner, Yokohama Park Law Office |
| 2015 | Advisor, Kanagawa Baton Association |
| 2022 | Founded Calamvs Law Firm |
Notable Cases
Bankruptcy, Guardianship & Special Representation
Bankruptcy trustee, adult guardian, and special representative (including litigation involving online defamation and insult)
Real Estate Litigation
Comprehensive real estate litigation (breach of disclosure obligations, non-conforming retaining walls, contract non-conformity cases)
Condominium Litigation
Zushi condominium collapse fatality case—obtained judgment (Yokohama District Court, Dec. 15, 2023, published in Hanrei Jiho No. 2615, p. 130) holding the management company and its certified building manager liable for negligence in failing to prevent the accident
Inheritance & Succession
Litigation involving wills and statutory inheritance rights
Criminal Defense
General criminal defense—secured acquittal on self-defense grounds (Yokohama District Court, Mar. 19, 2021, finalized); obtained non-prosecution in the 2019 “Alert Loop” case through crowdfunded defense
White-Collar Crime
Lead defense counsel in the Coincheck cryptocurrency theft case, argued before the Supreme Court (Third Petty Bench decisions: Oct. 7, 2024 and Jul. 16, 2024; both featured in the 2024 edition of Japan’s authoritative annual review of significant court decisions compiled by leading legal scholars)
Personal Injury & Damages
Various damages cases requiring medical record analysis, including higher brain dysfunction sequelae cases
International Cases
International divorce and cross-border inheritance (able to collaborate with attorneys in multiple jurisdictions)
Administrative Litigation
Various administrative litigation matters
Practice Areas
- • Corporate Law (Contracts, Labor, Compliance)
- • M&A / Business Succession
- • International Legal Services (Cross-Border Contracts)
- • Real Estate Law
- • Inheritance / Family Trusts / Asset Management
- • Internet / IT Law
Media Appearances
ABEMA Prime（アベプラ）
Appeared on Japan’s leading news program as a legal commentator, discussing cases where self-defense was successfully argued for acquittal