Mayumi has over 25 years of professional experience in working for Japanese and Japan-related businesses and individuals, 10 of those years as a qualified solicitor in England and Wales. Mayumi knows what and how to explain complicated matters in a plain language in English and in Japanese (Japanese is her first language). She particularly enjoys working for start-ups and SMEs as she sees their businesses develop. Whilst working full-time, Mayumi retrained and qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and has since worked in private practices in London. Having previously worked in the property sector, Mayumi provides pragmatic advice on property matters.