Strategic and Practical Considerations and Measures to Safeguard Interests and Manage Risks for International Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Proceedings

In recent times, as situations involving unpredictable risks materialize more frequently, serious cases of disputes with overseas companies escalating to arbitration are increasing. For legal department personnel at Japanese companies, it is crucial to prepare for such eventualities by implementing necessary measures during peacetime, such as carefully drafting dispute resolution clauses in contracts. Once a dispute has developed, it is essential to strategically consider measures and responses in anticipation of legal proceedings including international arbitration. Furthermore, arbitration institutions now offer various options for swift and efficient dispute resolution, such as Expedited Procedures (EP). Whether to utilize such options in a given dispute must be considered and decided within a limited timeframe. This requires not only understanding the content of these systems but also grasping their practical application in real-world cases.

In addition to our own international dispute resolution practitioners, we are honored to have Mr. Jay Shin, Head of Northeast Asia at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) share his insider’s perspectives and updates on arbitration and the SIAC. Furthermore, during the panels discussions, panelists will discuss key points for preparing for international disputes during peacetime and strategic considerations when a dispute arises from the perspectives of counsel, arbitrator and arbitration institution.

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