Kunio Miyaoka
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 2 : International Trade
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Band 2
About
Provided by Kunio Miyaoka
Practice Areas
- International Trade
- Dispute Settlement (Litigation, Arbitration & WTO disputes)
- Crisis Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Career
- Admitted in Japan (2008) and New York (2014)
- Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (2009 - present)
- World Trade Organization, Appellate Body Secretariat (Dispute Settlement Lawyer, 2017-2020)
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Trade Policy Bureau (Deputy Director, 2014-2016)
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre and TKQP Associates & Solicitors in Singapore (2013-2014)
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Japan Association of International Economic Law (2016-)
- Director of The Japan Association of International Economic Law (2021-)
- Project Member of "Comprehensive Research on the Current International Trade/Investment System (Part V)", hosted by Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) (2020-)
- Officer of Expansion of Legal Services Division (Center for Promotion of International Legal Services), Japan Federation of Bar Associations (2020-)
Publications
- "The International Trade Law Review Edition 8" (Law Business Research Ltd., 2022)
- "Upheaval in International Trade Order - US-China Conflict, WTO, Regional Integration, and Japan" (Keisoshobo Co., Ltd., 2022)
- “Getting the Deal Through – Trade & Customs 2023 – Japan Chapter” (Law Business Research Ltd., 2022)
- "Latest Trends in Regulations and Sanctions Related to Economic Security in Various Countries and Responses Required of Companies" (NBL, 2021)-
"Getting the Deal Through - Sanctions 2021 - Japan Chapter" (Law Business Research Ltd., 2021)
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Kunio Miyaoka is noted for his work handling WTO disputes and regularly advises on export controls, sanctions, FDI regulations and newly emerging legislation. He was previously seconded to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and brings with him extensive knowledge of international trade agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He has a lot of knowledge about precedents and a very strong ability to draft."
"He shows a diverse range of skills and very effective client skills; we have appreciated working with him this past year."
"He has a lot of knowledge about precedents and a very strong ability to draft."
"He shows a diverse range of skills and very effective client skills; we have appreciated working with him this past year."