SOLUTIONS
​Government Relations Consulting
​Governmental relations consulting is a new field in Japan, and Link Associates is one of the first firms in the country to provide such services. We have already had a number of success in overcoming bureaucratic and regulatory obstacles standing in the way of foreign companies trying to sell their products and services in Japan.

As former government officials intimately familiar with the organization and workings of the Japanese government, the professional staff of Link Associates have the credentials needed to intervene with governmental regulatory bodies and gain access to and influence the policy-marketing process.
Intelligence Gathering and Analysis
Analyzing complex government-related issues requires the collection and review of what can often be an enormous amount of public and nonpublic information from a variety of sources within industry and the government. Link Associates has the resources to gather and digest such information promptly and accurately, enabling it to anticipate government action and to formulate recommendations for appropriate responses.

Clients preparing to negotiate with Japanese companies over important business agreements, such as the establishment of licensing accords, can use our information-gathering and analytical skills to gain a better understanding of prospective partners-including their motivations, strategies, and key negotiators' backgrounds-thereby ensuring a smooth negotiating process.
Business Development Services
For overseas corporate clients, Link Associates provides advice on mergers and acquisitions and other aspects of doing business in Japan. Our services are designed to smooth clients' entry into the Japanese market, facilitate the expansion of existing Japanese operations, and strengthen their position in negotiations with Japanese interests. We are now working with a number of biotechnology, software, and other firms to develop their business in Japan.