Masako YAJIMA

In addition to corporate disputes such as shareholder derivative actions and share purchase demands, Masako has extensive experience in technology disputes related to plant accidents, product accidents, patent infringement, and system development issues. She is also well-versed in soil contamination disputes, insurance and reinsurance disputes, labor disputes, and consumer disputes. 

Masako’s main publications include "International Arbitration and Corporate Strategy: Bridging Theory and Practice" (author, Yuhikaku, 2014), "Current Status of Litigation Procedures and Defense Practice Issues Associated with Corporate Activities in the United States" (co-author, Jurist No. 1474, December 2014), "Overview of Intellectual Property Law (5th Edition)" (co-editor, Kobundo, 2013), "Judgments Concerning M&A, etc. and Directors' Duty of Care in Good Faith" (Jurist supplement, May 2013), "M Judgment on M&A, etc. and Director's Duty of Care" (Juristo, May 2013 issue, "Selection of M&A Reorganization Precedents Effective in Practice"), "Commentary on Appeal Court Decision in Fukuoka Fish Market Shareholders' Representative Suit Case - Parent Company Director's Responsibility for Subsidiary Management and Relief" (co-author, Junkan Shoji Homu No. 1970, July 5, 2012 issue), etc. No. 1970, July 5, 2012), etc.