Our Team

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Shimon Takagi, Esq. | Founder

Shimon Takagi has been a licensed Japanese attorney-at-law (Bengoshi) since 1990; he is also admitted as a U.S. attorney in the State of New York. He handles matters in the areas of corporate and tax law, corporate transactions (acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances), structured finance (bank, asset-based and project finance), securities, real estate and commercial and tax litigation for Japanese and non-Japanese clients. He is excited to extend his practice to the State of Hawaii and offer legal and family office services in the United States, particularly for Japan and international clients doing business and investing in the United States.

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Seth T. Buckley, Esq. | Counsel

Seth has spent his career counseling clients in the areas of estate, law, and corporate matters. As a business owner and executive, non-profit board member, and law expert, Seth is steadfastly dedicated to critical analysis of issues and opportunities, meticulous management, presenting candid advice and risk assessment, and developing integrated strategies. Seth has journeyed with clients through critical stages of Family Office management, including equity investment strategy, real estate holdings, and trust administration. Through this, Seth has developed a reputation as a trusted fiduciary that treats all matters in a thoughtful, caring, and sensitive manner.