Environmental Contamination/Waste Risks and Legal Work Pertaining to Real Property Business/M&A

A book on environmental contamination/waste risks written by Kenji Sarukura was published.

“Environmental Contamination/Waste Risks and Legal Work Pertaining to Real Property Business/M&A” (SEIBUNSHA, July 26, 2021)

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Chapter 1 Summary of Regulations for Environmental Contamination/Waste and Recent Cases of Disputes

　Section 1 Dispute or Possible Dispute on Contamination/Waste Between the Seller and the Purchaser in Real Estate Transactions

　Section 2 Dispute or Possible Dispute Involving the Purchaser After a Real Estate Transaction

　Section 3 Dispute or Possible Dispute Concerning Natural Disaster Between the Seller and the Purchaser in Real Estate Transactions

Chapter 2 Focused Explanation on the Civil Code Reform in Relation to Real Estate Transactions/M&As

　Chapter 1 The Civil Code Reform Enforced in April 2020 and Real Estate Transactions

　Chapter 2 Focused Explanation on the Civil Code Reform in Relation to Real Estate Transactions

　Chapter 3 Focused Explanation on the Civil Code Reform in Relation to Real Estate Leases

　Chapter 4 Revisions to Relevant Laws Associated with the Civil Code Reform (Revisions Concerning Liability for Non-Conformity)

Chapter 3 Points to Note in Environmental/Legal Due Diligence Based on Dispute Case Examples

　Section 1 Real Estate Due Diligence

　Section 2 Environmental Due Diligence

Chapter 4 Review and Revision of Contract Provisions Based on Dispute Case Examples/Civil Code Reform

　Section 1 General Matters to Note in Reviewing/Revising Contract Provisions

　Section 2 Specific Procedures of Reviewing/Revising Contract Provisions (with Focus on Environmental Contamination/Waste Clauses)

　Section 3 Specific Procedures of Revising Contract Provisions (with Focus on Natural Disasters/New Infectious Diseases Clauses)

Chapter 5 Environmental Laws and Regulations and Negotiations with Local Government (Administrative Authority)

　Section 1 Importance of Understanding Laws and Regulations and Negotiations with Administrative Authority

　Section 2 Situations That Require Negotiations with Local Government (Administrative Authority) and Related Laws and Regulations

　Section 3 Reporting to Local Government/Supervisory Authorities

Chapter 6 Actions to Take upon Occurrence of Environmental Contamination/Waste Risks

　Section 1 Taking Prompt Measures

　Section 2 Public Relations upon Discovery of Waste/Contamination

　Section 3 Public Announcement/Explanation of Contamination/Waste and Points to Note

　Section 4 Explanation to Neighborhood Residents (Risk Communication)

　Section 5 Explanation at the Shareholders Meeting

Chapter 7 Directors’ Responsibilities in the Event of Waste/Environmental Contamination Scandal

　Section 1 Civil Responsibility (Derivative Suit)

　Section 2 Criminal Responsibility

　Section 3 Punishment on Directors (Resignation to Take the Blame/Pay Reduction)

Chapter 8 Preventive Measures against Waste/Environmental Contamination Risks

　Section 1 Examination of Preventive Measures

　Section 2 Causal Analysis of Waste/Environmental Contamination and Formulation of Preventive Measures

Ushijima & Partners, Attorneys-at-Law – A book on environmental contamination/waste risks written by Kenji Sarukura was published.