Shigehiko Ishimoto
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 2 : International Trade
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About
Provided by Shigehiko Ishimoto
Practice Areas
International Trade, China Practice, South Korea Practice, Taiwan Practice, Corporate M&A.
Career
Qualified in Japan, 1994; New York, 2001. Worked with Nishimura & Asahi (1994-2000), Hughes Hubbard & Reed, New York (2000) ; Joined Mori Hamada & Matsumoto in 2001, becoming Partner in 2002.
Professional Memberships
Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Inter Pacific Bar Association.
Publications
“Handbook for Rules Against Bribery of Foreign Public Officials for Companies Expanding Overseas (2nd Edition)” (Shojihomu, 2024, co-author), "Six Major Laws on Chinese Economy (2024 Edition)" (The Association for the Promotion of International Trade, Japan, 2024, editor in Chief), "M&A Rules in Emerging Asian Countries - Fourth edition" (Shojihomu Co., Ltd., 2023, co-author), "Business Legal Practices in Taiwan" (Shojihomu Co., Ltd, 2022, co-author), "China's Digital Strategy and Laws - Current Status of China's Information Laws and the Future of Digital Society" (KOUBUNDOU Publishers Inc., 2022, co-author), ”China's Approach to Economic Security” (JC Economic Journal, 2022), "Legal Systems that Foreign Capital Enterprises Should Keep in Mind (2): Information Security, Personal Information Protection, and Antitrust Law" (JC Economic Journal, 2022), "The Convergence of and Difficulties in Dealing with Economic Security and Human Rights Issues" (NBL, 2022), "Legal Transformation; Business Rule Change 2022" (Nikkei Business Publications, Inc., 2022, co-author), "Analysis and Objectives of Collateral Legislation Based on Establishment of China's Civil Code and Impacts on Companies Expanding into China" (The Japanese Journal of Real Estate Sciences, 2021), "Overview of Environmental Laws in China" (International Trade, 2021), ” China Business Q&A: Data Scurity law and China’s National Security” (JC Economic Journal, 2021), “Getting the Deal Through -Sanctions 2021 – Japan Chapter” (2021, co-author).
Personal
The University of Tokyo (LL.B.,1992) ; University of International Business and Economics (Beijing, China; non-degree,1999) ; New York University, School of Law (LL.M., 2000). Fluent in Japanese, English and Chinese.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Shigehiko Ishimoto is recognised in the market for his strong expertise in handling China-related trade matters. He is also well regarded for his knowledge of export controls and sanctions compliance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shigehiko Ishimoto is a very well-rounded lawyer and very hands-on."
"Shige is well known within the international trade community and the Inter-Pacific Bar as a leading expert in Japan commercial and trade laws."
"Shigehiko Ishimoto is a very well-rounded lawyer and very hands-on."
"Shige is well known within the international trade community and the Inter-Pacific Bar as a leading expert in Japan commercial and trade laws."
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