About

Provided by Mori Hamada

We leverage our extensive expertise and global network to advise clients on trade law issues, including the WTO Agreement, FTAs/EPAs, investment treaties, ISDS, tariffs, trade remedies, export controls, economic sanctions and FDI. Recognized as a leading practice in Japan, we have supported numerous corporations and government agencies in navigating trade regulations and overcoming trade barriers. In recent years, we have been increasingly assisting our corporate and government clients on issues arising from legal developments in the area of economic security, business and human rights, and the environment.

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International Trade - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

The team at Mori Hamada primarily advises Japanese corporates on outbound mandates including compliance with export controls, customs, tariffs, economic sanctions and national security regulations. The firm also handles anti-dumping investigations and WTO disputes with increasing frequency, acting for Japanese government agencies as well as companies.

Work Highlights

  • Mori Hamada provided JETRO China with a legal analysis for its project to provide information on economic security to Japanese companies to support their operation in China.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kunio Miyaoka
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Kunio Miyaoka
Head of International Trade
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Kunio Miyaoka is noted for his work handling WTO disputes and regularly advises on export controls, sanctions, FDI regulations and newly emerging legislation. He was previously seconded to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and brings with him extensive knowledge of international trade agreements.

Even in complex cases, he quickly prepares investigations and responses based on his international knowledge and his responses are always courteous.

He accurately captured our needs and provided practical legal interpretations.

Kunio managed our matter very efficiently.

Hideaki Umetsu
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Hideaki Umetsu
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Hideaki Umetsu is appreciated by clients for his expertise in handling export controls and economic sanctions as well as compliance and global transactions for large corporates.

He has a high level of expertise. I highly commend him in all respects. I can trust him and entrust him with my work.

His experience in numerous complex international cases allows him to provide strategic and practical advice from a high-level perspective, including geopolitical risks and international regulations.

Hideaki is an absolutely outstanding lawyer. I would work with him in a heartbeat.

Shigehiko Ishimoto
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Shigehiko Ishimoto
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Shigehiko Ishimoto is recognised in the market for his strong expertise in handling China-related trade matters. He is also well regarded for his knowledge of export controls and sanctions compliance.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Japan

International Trade

Kunio Miyaoka
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Kunio Miyaoka
Head of International Trade
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Band 1
Hideaki Umetsu
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Hideaki Umetsu
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Band 2
Shigehiko Ishimoto
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Shigehiko Ishimoto
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Band 2

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Kunio Miyaoka

Kunio Miyaoka

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Yohsuke Higashi

Head of Department

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