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Publications

May. 2013[Articles]
Norio Maeda, Tomohiro Kandori and Yasuo Asami co-authored the Japan Chapter of the second edition of The Real Estate Law Review, published by Law Business Research.
Apr. 2013[Articles]
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Apr. 2013[Articles]
Masakazu Iwakura and Tsukasa Tahara co-authored the Japan Chapter entitled "Overview of recent trends in M&A activity and legal developments" of the International Mergers & Acquisitions Review 2013, published by Euromoney Trading Ltd.
Apr. 2013[Articles]
Michito Kitamura and Kozo Kuromatsu co-authored the Japan Chapter (Tax on corporate transactions) of The Tax on Transactions multi-jurisdictional guide 2013/14, published by Practical Law Company.
Apr. 2013[Articles]
Tsuyoshi Ito, Yusuke Kawahara and Shunsuke Koyama co-authored the Japan Chapter (Tax on corporate lending and bond issues) of The Tax on Transactions multi-jurisdictional guide 2013/14, published by Practical Law Company.
Apr. 2013[Articles]
Noriko Yodogawa co-authored, as the primary author, an article entitled "An Opportunity for Progress: China, Central Asia, and the Energy Charter Treaty", published in the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law (Volume 8, Number 1 (2012-2013)).
Apr. 2013[Articles]
Asa Shinkawa, Hiroko Shibata and James Emerson co-authored the article, "Cashing-out fast," which discusses a new cash-out method to be included in The amendment of the Companies Act, in the 2013 Guide to Japan, published by the IFLR (International Financial Law Review).
Apr. 2013[Articles]
Shinichi Takahashi and Yoshihide Matsushita co-authored the Japan Chapter of The Insurance and Reinsurance multi-jurisdictional guide 2013, published by Practical Law Company.
Apr. 2013[Articles]
Yoshinori Ono and Miki Fujita co-authored the article, "A class act" which discusses a proposed new Japanese "class action" system in the 2013 Guide to Japan published by the IFLR International Financial Law Review).
Mar. 2013[Articles]
Akihiro Hironaka, Michito Kitamura, Masaki Noda and Yuriko Ito co-authored the Japan Chapter of the first edition of The Tax Disputes & Litigation Review, published by Law Business Research.

Seminars

May. 2013
Lars Markert was a panelist at the GIA (Generations In Arbitration) conference held in Hong Kong on 10 March 2013, speaking on the topic "Combining Mediation with Arbitration?".
May. 2013
Shinto Teramoto (Professor, Faculty of Law, Kyushu University) made a presentation entitled "Social Network Analysis Applied in Legal Education" at Korea University - Kyushu University Symposium on April 22, 2013.
May. 2013
Akihiro Hironaka and Lars Markert were panelists at Sessions of the Committee "Dispute Resolutions and Arbitration" of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association held in Seoul, Korea, from April 17 - 20, 2013.
Apr. 2013
Kazuyoshi Furusumi and Kyi Chan Nyein will give a lecture entitled "An overview of current trends, investment regulations and practical considerations for business in Myanmar" at a seminar organized by Financial Facsimile News on May 28, 2013.
Apr. 2013
Takashi Shibuya gave a presentation entitled “Corporate Crisis Risks and Countermeasures in Subsidiaries in Asian Countries - Key Factors for Prevention” at a seminar held by Financial Management Forums, Inc. on April 10, 2013.
Apr. 2013
Shinnosuke Fukuoka will give a lecture entitled "Restructuring laws and case studies in China and the United States" hosted by The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, on May 16, 2013.
Apr. 2013
Nishimura & Asahi held a seminar entitled "Investment in Japan by Chinese Companies" on March 22, 2013, at the Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, which was sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan in Shanghai.
Mar. 2013
Masaki Iwasaki gave a presentation entitled "Decisionmaking with regard to Whistleblowing Behavior: Evidence from a Questionnaire Survey in Japan" at The Third East Asian Law & Society Conference held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Mar. 2013
Takashi Shibuya gave a presentation entitled "How to Interview - A Corporate Lawyer (Ex Prosecutor) Transmits His Know-how in regard to Interviewing under Serious Circumstances" at a seminar held by Cross Roads Co., Ltd. on March 13, 2013.
Mar. 2013
Ryoji Moroi gave a lecture entitled "Key points in proceeding with business plans and legal issues under the Japanese Feed-in Tariff scheme for renewable energy", hosted by The Second Association of Regional Banks on February 14, 2013.

In the press

Feb. 2013[Newspaper]
Takashi Shibuya's comments are quoted in an article regarding the new Japanese class action legislation that appeared in the Nikkei on February 11, 2013.
Jan. 2013[Journal]
An interview with Hikaru Oguchi regarding our HCMC Office appeared in the Spring 2013 issue of "Heritage Japan," the in-flight magazine of Vietnam Airlines.
Jan. 2012[Web]
Masakazu Iwakura's comments are quoted in an article that appeared in THE FINANCIAL TIMES entitled "Olympus committees show little mercy to top executives" on January 12, 2012.
Nov. 2011[Web]
Yo Ota was interviewed for an article entitled "Olympus: What Next?" that appeared in the blog, Japan Real Time, in The Wall Street Journal online edition on November 8, 2011.
Aug. 2011[Web]
Hikaru Oguchi (HCMC Office Partner)'s comments are quoted in an article that appears on the website of Viet Nam News entitled "VN seeks further Japanese investment."
Jul. 2011[Web]
Yo Ota's comments are quoted in an article that appeared in mergermarket issued by The Mergermarket Group, entitled "Change to Japan law on companies' own stakes could increase pace of consolidation - sources" on July 19, 2011.
Apr. 2011[Web]
So Saito's comments are quoted in an article that appeared on Reuters News UK's website entitled "Japan nuclear crisis to trigger huge civil damages claims" on April 4, 2011.
Mar. 2011[Newspaper]
Economic Daily News (Taiwan) published an article regarding the seminar, "Investing in Japan and Legal Risk Management," held on March 4, 2011, at The Sherwood Taipei.
Mar. 2009[Web]
Masakazu Iwakura commented in an article that appeared in LAW.COM entitled "Glut of Lawyers in Japan, but No Layoffs" on March 4, 2009.
Nov. 2008[Journal]
Stephen D. Bohrer was interviewed for a special report on Japan that appeared in the November, 2008 issue of ALB magazine.