BCCJ Acumen - The Magazine of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan » A-List http://bccjacumen.com The Magazine of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan Fri, 18 May 2012 06:40:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Japan Valuers Co., Ltd. http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/mergers-and-acquisitions/2012/05/japan-valuers-co-ltd/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/mergers-and-acquisitions/2012/05/japan-valuers-co-ltd/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 07:10:31 +0000 Custom Media http://bccjacumen.com/?p=11234 Company Name:Japan Valuers Co., Ltd. Address:Ringo Bldg., 2-13 Goban-cho, Tokyo 102-0076 Contact Person:Kiyoshi Sasagawa, Director Telephone:03-3556-1702 Email:global@japanvaluers.com Website:http://www.japanvaluers.com ]]> Founded in 1983, Japan Valuers is one of the leading real estate appraisal firms in Japan.

We organise a nationwide network and have alliances with several firms around the world, structuring valuations promptly for a wide range of clients.

As a corporate member of the International Valuation Standards Council, we provide services in accordance with the latest accounting rules of the International Financial Reporting Standards. We are also registered with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and provide various services based on its high standards.

Working closely with our global and domestic clients, we assist various types of real estate decision making through valuation and counseling.

Areas of Expertise:

We provide appraisals:
• Of investment properties such as J-REITs
• With fair value accounting
• Related to transactions, corporate M&As, share exchange and corporate separation
• For property finance

We also offer:
• Investment analysis and feasibility studies
• Highest and best use analyses

]]> http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/mergers-and-acquisitions/2012/05/japan-valuers-co-ltd/feed/ 0 Ernst & Young Transaction Advisory Services Co., Ltd. http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/mergers-and-acquisitions/2012/05/ernst-young-transaction-advisory-services-co-ltd/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/mergers-and-acquisitions/2012/05/ernst-young-transaction-advisory-services-co-ltd/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 07:07:27 +0000 Custom Media http://bccjacumen.com/?p=11229 Company Name:Ernst & Young Transaction Advisory Services Co., Ltd. Address:29th Floor Kasumigaseki Bldg. 3-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-6029 Contact Person:Kenneth G. Smith, Representative Director Telephone:03-4582-6400 Email:marketing@jp.ey.com Website:http://www.ey.com/jp ]]> Ernst & Young Transaction Advisory Services Co., Ltd. is a member of the Ernst & Young global network. Our 9,200 professionals around the world make better and more-informed decisions about how to manage capital and transactions in a changing world.

We offer globally consistent one-stop tailored advice including M&A lead advisory, post-merger integration, transaction support and tax, and valuation and business modeling.

Whether you are preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital, Ernst & Young offers a unique combination of skills, insight and experience to deliver advice for your needs—helping drive competitive advantage and increased shareholder returns through improved decision making in all aspects of your capital agenda.

Areas of Expertise:

• Lead advisory
• Deal structuring and negotiation
• Due diligence for financial, market, tax, real estate, IT and operational
• Valuation and business modeling
• Purchase price allocation
• Real estate valuation and appraisal
• Restructuring and reorganisation
• Post-merger integration, carve-outs and divestments

]]> http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/mergers-and-acquisitions/2012/05/ernst-young-transaction-advisory-services-co-ltd/feed/ 0 Clifford Chance Law Office (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/mergers-and-acquisitions/2012/05/clifford-chance-law-office-gaikokuho-kyodo-jigyo/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/mergers-and-acquisitions/2012/05/clifford-chance-law-office-gaikokuho-kyodo-jigyo/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 07:04:10 +0000 Custom Media http://bccjacumen.com/?p=11218 Company Name:Clifford Chance Law Office (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) Address:Akasaka Tameike Tower, 7th Floor 17-7 Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Contact Person:Andrew Whan, Partner Telephone:03-5561-6600 Email:Tokyo.Office@cliffordchance.com Website:http://www.cliffordchance.com ]]> International law firm Clifford Chance combines the highest global standards with local expertise.

We have been established in Tokyo since 1987 and have more than 55 legal staff in Tokyo made up of foreign and Japanese (bengoshi) lawyers who work as a team to service domestic and international clients. This is supported by an international network of 34 offices in 24 countries.

We have in-depth knowledge of the law and its practical application to provide accurate, innovative and commercially attuned advice that answers our clients’ needs.

Areas of Expertise:

The firm focuses on the core areas of commercial activity:
• Corporate, commercial, M&A and private equity
• Banking and finance
• Capital markets and structured finance
• Funds
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Regulatory
• Real estate

]]> http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/mergers-and-acquisitions/2012/05/clifford-chance-law-office-gaikokuho-kyodo-jigyo/feed/ 0 Servcorp http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/office-solutions-and-design/2012/05/servcorp-2/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/office-solutions-and-design/2012/05/servcorp-2/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 06:51:11 +0000 Custom Media http://bccjacumen.com/?p=11204 Company Name:Servcorp Address:Level 27 Shiroyama Trust Tower, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6027 Contact Person:Tomoko Matsumoto, Marketing manager-Tokyo Telephone:03-5403-4630 Email:offices@servcorp.co.jp Website:http://www.servcorp.co.jp ]]> Servcorp offers the world’s finest serviced and virtual offices, with more than 120 centres at top business addresses in major global cities including 22 in Japan, three in London, three in Paris and two in Brussels. Our serviced and virtual offices, boardrooms, bilingual receptionists/secretaries, and IT solutions offer an affordable turnkey solution to establish your business in major cities.

Serviced offices
• Cost effective solutions for up to 10 staff
• Best address, receptionist, IT and support
• Flexible lease terms from one month
• All for less than the cost of a secretary!

Virtual offices
• Best business addresses in the world
• Free business lounge every day
• Full business support without physical office space
• Telephone number, address issued instantly online
• From just ¥6,000, €60 or £50 per month!

Areas of Expertise:

• Serviced offices
• Virtual offices
• Boardrooms, meeting rooms, interview rooms
• Secretarial services and IT support
• Business contingency planning

]]> http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/office-solutions-and-design/2012/05/servcorp-2/feed/ 0 Regus Japan K.K. http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/office-solutions-and-design/2012/05/regus-japan-k-k/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/office-solutions-and-design/2012/05/regus-japan-k-k/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 06:45:49 +0000 Custom Media http://bccjacumen.com/?p=11183 Company Name:Regus Japan K.K. Address:Ark Mori Building 12th Floor, 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6012 Contact Person:Ms. Noelle Coak, Regional Director, Japan Telephone:03-4360-8200 Email:Noelle.coak@regus.com Website:http://www.regus.jp ]]> We are the largest global provider of flexible workspaces and offer a wide variety of modern, efficient and versatile spaces and business support services, including offices, meeting rooms, business lounges, reception facilities, phone messaging services and video communication studios.

Established in 1989, we serve 1mn customers every day so they can work however, whenever and wherever. With 1,200 centres in 95 countries, including 27 locations in Japan, we have selected prime-location properties in city centres, commercial districts and business parks, all with excellent transport links.

Whether starting your own business, operating an SME, or working at a busy multinational, our extensive choice of workplace products and services will enhance your ability to carry out business effectively.

Areas of Expertise:

• Office space to rent
• Day offices
• Serviced offices
• Mobile working
• Part-time offices
• Home working
• Hot desking
• Workplace recovery
• Telephone answering
• Business address
• Mail handling
• Meeting rooms
• Board rooms
• Training rooms
• Business centres
• Video communications
• Business lounges

]]> http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/office-solutions-and-design/2012/05/regus-japan-k-k/feed/ 0 Crown Worldwide K.K. http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/office-solutions-and-design/2012/05/crown-worldwide-k-k-4/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/office-solutions-and-design/2012/05/crown-worldwide-k-k-4/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 06:32:40 +0000 Custom Media http://bccjacumen.com/?p=11179 Company Name:Crown Worldwide K.K. Address:Teiken Tokyo Bldg. 2F, 2-17-13 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074 Telephone:03-5447-2301 Email:tokyo@crownrelo.com Website:http://www.crownrelo.com ]]> Established in Japan in 1965, Crown Worldwide Group is a privately held company with global headquarters in Hong Kong and 250 operations in 55 countries.

Crown Worldwide Group provides a full suite of high quality services worldwide, including professionally tailored relocation, records management, fine arts and logistics.

Areas of Expertise:

• Door-to-door domestic and international household goods transportation.
• Preview trip, orientation tours, home search, school search, immigration assistance, cross cultural training and settling in services
• Records management services for confidential document and data storage, and destruction services
• Office relocation
• Fine arts services, professional transportation of artwork for galleries, auctions, exhibitions, and private collectors

]]> http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/office-solutions-and-design/2012/05/crown-worldwide-k-k-4/feed/ 0 Flamingo Tokyo http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/pharmaceuticals-life-sciences-healthcare/2012/04/flamingo-tokyo-2/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/pharmaceuticals-life-sciences-healthcare/2012/04/flamingo-tokyo-2/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:10:45 +0000 OnlineEditor http://bccjacumen.com/?p=10997 Company Name:Flamingo Tokyo Address:Kashiwa 3rd Building, 5F, 1-40-6 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 155-0031 Contact Person:Masayuki Yonemura, Managing director Telephone:03-5738-0144 Email:masayuki.yonemura@flamingo-international.com Website:http://www.flamingo-international.com ]]> Flamingo Tokyo is a consumer-insight and brand consultancy.

Working with both international and Japanese brands, we specialise in providing a deep understanding of the domestic market, as well as opportunities for growth across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

We came into being to deliver incisive, creative brand thinking illuminated by profound people-insight and cultural understanding.

With sister offices in London, New York, Shanghai and Singapore, we’re working around the world, all the time.

We firmly believe the most successful brands are those which resonate not only within their categories and with people, but also with wider culture. And we aim to be the world’s leading authority in understanding people and brands through a cultural lens.

Areas of Expertise:

• Brand strategy and positioning
• Communications and creative strategy
• Consumer and category exploration and understanding
• Segmentation studies
• Brand architecture and stretch
• Creative development and evaluation
• New brand and product development and innovation

]]> http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/pharmaceuticals-life-sciences-healthcare/2012/04/flamingo-tokyo-2/feed/ 0 QCIC Consulting K.K. http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/management-consulting/2012/04/qcic-consulting-k-k/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/management-consulting/2012/04/qcic-consulting-k-k/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:33:08 +0000 Custom Media http://bccjacumen.com/?p=10938 Company Name:QCIC Consulting K.K. Address:3-4-34-7F Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Contact Person:Raymond Gasu Telephone:03-3505-5565 Email:japan@qcic.jp Website:http://www.qcic.jp ]]> Are you overwhelmed with your year-end financial and statutory reporting, monthly USGAAP/IFRS and management reporting requirements? Are you concerned about the numerous payroll and employee benefits-related processes in Japan? Are you looking for help with all or any of the above?

QCIC is here to help you with all your back office needs. We are a business consulting and business process outsourcing (BPO) firm in Japan for local offices of foreign-capitalized businesses. We bring the breadth of professionalism and depth of experience to your needs in the Japanese market. Our team of professionals combines many years of professional experience, applying our insights, local knowledge and extensive expertise in their respective fields to provide customized solutions to your business.

Areas of Expertise:

• General Consulting
• Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
     • Finance, accounting and tax filings administration
     • Compliance & legal administration
     • HR administration, payroll and related processes
     • Back office administration
     • Financial translation

]]> http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/management-consulting/2012/04/qcic-consulting-k-k/feed/ 0 Okamoto & Company http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/management-consulting/2012/04/okamoto-company-2/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/management-consulting/2012/04/okamoto-company-2/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:24:57 +0000 Custom Media http://bccjacumen.com/?p=10934 Company Name:Okamoto & Company Address:Hirakawacho Daiichi Seimei Building 1-2-10 Hirakawacho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Contact Person:Ms. Kaoru Funyu, Director Telephone:03-5276-0900 Email:contact@okamoto-co.co.jp Website:http://www.okamoto-co.co.jp ]]> Okamoto & Company, established in 1992 and incorporated in 1996, is one of the premier accounting service providers for companies entering Japan. Led by three partners, the firm retains dozens of qualified and experienced bilingual professionals including CPAs from the US and Japan as well as Licensed Tax Accountants, Certified Internal Auditors, Social Insurance and Labor Specialists, CISAs and CFEs. These professionals can help you in a wide range of services including accounting, payroll, taxes (in association with H. Hanato Tax Accountant office), internal auditing, forensic accounting, consolidations, financial statements, and in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The firm is also registered with the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and is a member of Kreston International, a global network of independent accounting firms.

Areas of Expertise:

• Accounting and Payroll Outsourcing
• HR Compliance
• Auditing
• Taxes
• Internal Audits
• IR Support

]]> http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/management-consulting/2012/04/okamoto-company-2/feed/ 0 Interactive Intelligence Inc. http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/management-consulting/2012/04/interactive-intelligence-inc/ http://bccjacumen.com/a-list/management-consulting/2012/04/interactive-intelligence-inc/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:20:04 +0000 Custom Media http://bccjacumen.com/?p=10931 Company Name:Interactive Intelligence Inc. Address:R.M. Bldg. 6F, 3-23-3 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021 Contact Person:Yoshi Tamura, Marketing manager Telephone:03-5958-1561 Email:Info.Japan@ININ.com Website:http://www.inin.co.jp ]]> Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ININ) is a global provider of contact center automation, unified communications, and business process automation software and services. The company’s unified IP business communications solutions, which can be deployed on-premise or via the cloud, are ideal for industries such as financial services, insurance, outsourcers, collections, and utilities. Interactive Intelligence was founded in 1994 and has more than 4,500 customers worldwide.

The company is among Forbes magazine’s 2011 Best Small Companies in America and Software Magazine’s 2011 Top 500 Global Software and Service Providers. It employs more than 1,000 people and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company has offices throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.

Areas of Expertise:

• Contact center automation
• Cloud-based contact center
• Unified communications
• Business process automation

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