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N&A proactively advise both private companies and governmental agencies in Japan with regard to international trade laws, such as WTO Agreements, regional trade agreements including CPTPP and Japan-EU EPA, and international investment agreements. The department has extensive experience as outside and in-house counsel to companies, governmental agencies and the WTO.

As the pioneer in the practice of trade remedies in Japan, N&A has an extensive knowledge base and considerable experience from having acted for Japanese industries and foreign companies who file for and defend against anti-dumping and countervailing investigations by the Japanese authorities and for supporting Japanese companies facing trade remedies investigations initiated by foreign authorities.

Japan, like many other countries, controls the export of military-sensitive goods and technologies (including dual-use goods and technologies) so as to maintain both national and international peace and security. In this regard, N&A assists companies in complying with these rules and, in cases of potential violation of the rules, support companies in government investigations.

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What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi houses an accomplished group of practitioners with expertise in anti-dumping investigations, state subsidies and export controls. The team is sought out on the basis of its track record of advising Japanese government agencies on WTO disputes and trade remedy investigations, and is frequently engaged by Japanese corporations and industry associations as petitioners to Japanese ministries or as targets of foreign government investigations into trade violations. Clients benefit from the team's in-depth understanding of WTO rules, as well as international trade agreements and treaties.

Work Highlights

  • Nishimura & Asahi acted as lead counsel to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Japanese shipbuilding industry in a pending WTO dispute between Japan and Republic of Korea regarding alleged subsidies the Korean government has provided to its domestic ship builders and manufacturers.

Strengths

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Their strengths include the ability to handle a wide range of cases including WTO agreements, Economic Partnership Agreements, international investment agreements, and cases related to digital trade.

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Their lawyers have extensive knowledge and practical experience in international trade law including secondment experience to relevant government ministries and agencies.

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With a proven track record and a strong team, you can expect Nishimura & Sahi to provide accurate services even for complex cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kojiro Fujii
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Kojiro Fujii
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Kojiro Fujii is a leading figure offering both advisory and contentious services in relation to a host of international trade issues, including investigations into anti-dumping, state subsidies and export controls. He is sought after by foreign and domestic government bodies, multinational corporations and industry associations for his expertise.

With a high level of expertise, he provides appropriate advice that incorporates perspectives such as dispute resolution, dispute prevention and rule-making.

He has a strong influence in consultations and coordination with government authorities regarding trade issues.

There is no doubt that he is a leading expert in the international trade law market in Japan. Not only does he have a deep knowledge but he also provides strategic and effective advice on all matters.

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Kozo Kawai
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Kozo Kawai
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Kozo Kawai focuses on anti-dumping investigations, often representing Japanese government bodies and local industries as petitioners or targets of foreign investigations. He also handles matters pertaining to export tariffs and sanctions.

He is familiar with our business and can be expected to provide the highest level of service in a wide range of fields.

His perspective is sought after because he brings both gravitas and clarity to issues that are often politically and legally complex.

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Masahiro Heike
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Masahiro Heike
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Masahiro Heike represents government departments in WTO legal matters. He draws upon his experience as former deputy director of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in his work handling anti-dumping investigations and WTO dispute settlement cases.

With a high level of expertise in the field of international trade law, he analyses the policies and measures of each country and provides high-level advice on international trade disputes.

He has a high level of expertise in the fields of international trade and investment.

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Kojiro Fujii
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Kojiro Fujii
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Kozo Kawai
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Kozo Kawai
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Masahiro Heike
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Masahiro Heike
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