Major legal matters entrusted to GVA

It is difficult for us to choose one particular case, as each case holds a special place in our memory. However, the most memorable case was our business alliance with a leading local company. We are grateful to GVA for their support, which enabled a company like us to turn into business deal with a large company in Thailand.

It was the case in which the other party was eager to move forward with the business alliance, placing excessive emphasis on speed, which we recognized a risk and made us difficult to manage the situation carefully. With the involvement of GVA from the negotiation stage, we were able to use “Legal Affairs”, which helped us navigate the discussions more effectively.

GVA’s lawyers were also present during the negotiation. We were deeply impressed by the way they supported us during the negotiation. They were skillfully talented in balancing what can be or cannot be compromised while identifying essential points to cover and knowing when to push and hold back, that was overwhelming. Because of them, we could succeed in an ideal business alliance

Reasons for retaining legal advisor

We have been retaining a legal advisor since our establishment. In a foreign country where things are different from Japan, we were concerned about any trouble that may occur to us as a business operator for consumers, at the most. That was the reason why we decided to retain a legal advisor who has strong expertise in dispute resolution.

The first time we met GVA was when we were seeking a business-oriented “proactive legal approach” to explore a new approach as a company. GVA offers legal services at reasonable prices, and we receive appropriate advice from them. GVA has a deep understanding of operations and engages with us as if they were members of our team. Accordingly, we feel a sense of security as we actually have a legal department.

Are there any points that you would recommend GVA to other companies or entrepreneurs

We consider legal affairs as an essential part of our business strategy. However, the negotiation cannot be achieved successfully by just following rules and having risk-focused mindset with companies in Thailand who prioritize operations. While a flexible approach is necessary, GVA provides us with objective advice, highlighting not only the a magnitude of risks but also examples such as potentials, which we gratefully appreciate.

Also, speed matters. GVA precisely understands our business operation and business model to provide support. For this reason, the time and effort spent on communication can be less. Most of all, we admire their attitude. Their speed and accuracy are achieved at a high level, and they proceed things forward at a pace that just feel right, which we are grateful for. We are also very satisfied and amazed with the level of deliverables, such as contracts. Their deliverables are of very high quality.

It seems that GVA’s lawyers always follow the trend and stay alert in every direction. We sometimes go out and eat meals together and find that they are the first people I want to bounce new ideas off. When I am in the middle of firming up my ideas, sometimes their harsh criticisms are hurtful, but regardless, I place full trust in them.

I believe that GVA is the only option that Japanese startups have in Thailand. I would strongly recommend GVA to people. Even for companies that have already entered into Thai market, I believe that GVA is the best choice for their legal advisors.