Shigehiko Ishimoto

Practice Areas

M&A (Cross-Border M&A); Dispute Resolution (International Disputes / International Arbitration, Arbitration / ADR); International Trade

Career

Background

The University of Tokyo (LL.B.,1992); University of International Business and Economics (Beijing, China; non-degree,1999); New York University, School of Law (LL.M., 2000); Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, New York office (2000)

Major Activities

Lecturer at The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Law (2009-); South China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration)(2012-); Member of International Affairs Promotion Center, Japan Federation of Bar Associations (2014); Member of the Subcommittee on Unfair Trade Policies and Measures, the Industrial Structure Council of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (2014-2024); Chairman of the APEC Committee of the IPBA (2017-2021); Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Relations, Japan Federation of Bar Associations (2020-); Director of Japan-China Investment Promotion Organization (2020-); Arbitrator for The Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (2021-); Deputy Director of The Genron NPO (2023-); Arbitrator for Qingdao Arbitration Commission (2023-); IPBA Officer (Deputy Committee Coordinator) (2024-); Chairperson of the International Exchange Committee of Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association (2025-)

Professional Memberships

admitted in Japan, 1994; New York, 2001