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Kojiro Fujii speaks at the APEC summit 2023: The future of climate and trade policies in a world of geopolitical divides

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Kojiro Fujii speaks at the APEC summit 2023: The future of climate and trade policies in a world of geopolitical divides

Date
November 13, 2023
Venue
Brookings Institution Falk Auditorium

Kojiro Fujii was a speaker in the “International trading system and supply chain resilience” session at the APEC summit 2023: The future of climate and trade policies in a world of geopolitical divides, held at the Brookings Institution Falk Auditorium on Nov. 13, 2023.

Speakers

藤井 康次郎

With regard to competition laws, he advises clients on various matters of competition law for both domestic and international cases. He has represented clients with many important international cartel cases, including auto-parts, TFT-LCD, air cargo and high voltage power cables. He also handled significant merger cases in various industries, such as nuclear, security exchanges, local banks, steel and metals, food and agriculture, airlines, paper and natural resources. His practice also covers private monopolization, unilateral conduct and unfair trade practices, including vertical restraints and abuse of superior bargaining position, including platform business and internet industries. He also has been very active in the field of international trade matters. He is one of few lawyers in Japan who acted on behalf of various industries with regard to anti-dumping (AD) and counter-vailing duties (CVD) in Japan and overseas. While he served as deputy director of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, he handled several important WTO disputes on behalf of Japanese government. He continues to advice both public and private sectors with regard to various sorts of trade law matters associated with WTO, investment treaties and Regional Trade Agreements. His trade expertise also covers export controls, investment screenings, economic sanctions and customs matters.