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Provided by Kunio Miyaoka

Asia-Pacific

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Mr. Miyaoka specializes in dispute resolution, crisis management/regulatory compliance, and international trade law. He is experienced in handling large and complex disputes and cross-border regulatory issues. As a former legal officer at the WTO Appellate Body and Japan's METI, Mr. Miyaoka has deep expertise in the WTO Agreement, FTAs, export controls, economic sanctions, and other economic security-related regulations.

Career

Background

The University of Tokyo (B. Eng., 2004); The University of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D., 2007); Columbia University School of Law (LL.M., 2013); TKQP Associates & Solicitors (Singapore) (2013); Singapore International Arbitration Centre (2014); Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Trade Policy Bureau (Deputy Director) (2014-2016); World Trade Organization, Appellate Body Secretariat (Dispute Settlement Lawyer) (2017-2020)

Major Activities

Member of The Japan Association of International Economic Law (⁠2016-⁠); Project Member of “⁠Comprehensive Research on the Current International Trade/Investment System (⁠Part V⁠)⁠,⁠” hosted by Research Institute of Economy⁠, Trade and Industry (RIETI) (⁠2020-⁠); Officer of Expansion of Legal Services Division (⁠Center for Promotion of International Legal Services⁠)⁠, Japan Federation of Bar Associations (⁠2020-⁠); 11th Term Director of The Japan Association of International Economic Law (⁠2021-⁠)

Professional Memberships

admitted in Japan, 2008; New York, 2014

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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.

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