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Japan's Friendship Ties Program “MIRAI” Office Visit by Students and Professionals from Central Asia and Caucasus Region and Lectures on International Investment Law and Competition Law
As part of Japan's Friendship Ties Program “MIRAI,” undergraduate and graduate students, as well as working professionals from eight countries in the Central Asia and Caucasus region, visited our office (Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)) on January 20, 2025. MIRAI is an international exchange program promoted by the Japanese Government that aims to enhance interaction between people from all over the world and facilitate a better understanding of Japan.
During the visit, our lawyers gave talks on international investment law and competition law. The theme of these lectures were; protection of foreign investments & settlement of investment disputes and international relations from a competition law perspective. The participants asked many questions, which turned into a lively discussion.
These sessions provided the participants with valuable insights into legal practice in Japan, international investment law, and competition law, and also a deeper understanding of the importance of the rule of law.
People
Moto has practiced in all areas of international dispute settlement, including inter-State disputes, investor-State arbitration, and international commercial arbitration. He appeared before a wide range of international tribunals and the International Court of Justice. His arbitration experience has covered various industry sectors, with particular experience in disputes arising in the energy and banking sectors.
Hiroya HORI
- Associate
- Tokyo
Ms. Tomimatsu has extensive experience in the field of international economic law and international arbitration and litigation relating to cross-border business and investment.
She is familiar with EPAs/FTAs (especially in the areas of investment and services, and sustainable development, including labor, environment, and state-owned enterprises), investment agreements/BITs, and international economic law relating to natural resources and energy. She has extensive experience in negotiating international agreements and resolving international economic disputes, and has been involved in the formation of international economic rules and their strategic application in order to ensure fair competition and improve the business environment both in Japan and overseas. She also provides clients with analysis and advice on the formation of rules and their strategic operation and utilization.
With regard to international dispute resolution, she has particular expertise in investor-state dispute settlement procedures (ISDS), international commercial arbitration and mediation, and domestic and international litigation. With regard to foreign investment, utilizing her experience in handling international economic disputes gained at a U.S. law firm, she advises on the prevention of economic disputes in international transactions and business development in foreign countries, as well as on issues to be resolved locally by companies, in particular, those who have suffered or may suffer economic loss due to domestic or foreign discriminatory measures, expropriation and unfair treatment involving the host country of the investment.
She is the author of numerous publications and seminars papers, and frequently presents at conferences on international investment law and international arbitration.