Norikazu WATANABE

Norikazu is a counsel in our dispute resolution group. He has gained extensive experience in complex commercial dispute resolution matters while at Nishimura Asahi. In addition, having spent several years at the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, he has handled various large-scale and complex disputes, including matters relating to health issues caused by asbestos and the Hepatitis B virus, and compensation claims arising from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident and domestic and international matters (including preventative legal services) relating the discharge of the ALPS treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
His practice centers around civil litigation, corporate disputes (liability claims against company executives, actions to prevent the issuance of shares, etc.), disputes in information technology systems development (representing both vendors and users), construction project disputes, IP litigation, labor disputes (representing employers), environmental disputes (concerning land pollution and noise pollution issues, etc.), disputes related to nuclear power, and administrative litigation.
He also handles environmental law and renewable energy matters.