Arbitration - Japan Compliance

Japan Compliance

Arbitration

A collection of 3 posts

Dispute Resolution

Business Disputes in Japan (2025): Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation Guide

TL;DR Japan offers three main tracks to settle commercial conflicts—court litigation with judge-driven procedure, UNCITRAL-based arbitration enforceable worldwide, and culturally favoured mediation. Draft clear clauses, weigh cost-speed-relationship factors, and engage local counsel for the best outcome. Table of Contents 1. The Japanese Court System and Litigation 2. Arbitration

Slide comparing Japanese litigation, JCAA arbitration, and mediation: procedures, costs, timelines, and enforceability for business disputes

Dispute Resolution

Resolving Business Disputes in Japan: Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation Explained

TL;DR Japan offers three main dispute-resolution tracks—court litigation with limited discovery, UNCITRAL-based arbitration enforceable worldwide, and mediation (court-annexed or private) now backed by the Singapore Convention. Choosing the right forum, drafting precise clauses, and engaging local counsel are vital for US companies. Table of Contents 1. Litigation in

Slide summarising Japan’s 2023 dispute-resolution reforms: enforceable arbitral interim measures, ADR-settlement execution, Singapore Convention implementation and IT-litigation roadmap.

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Modernizing Dispute Resolution in Japan: 2023 Reforms to Arbitration, ADR, and Civil Procedure IT

TL;DR * Japan’s June 2023 reform package aligns the Arbitration Act with the 2006 UNCITRAL Model Law, letting courts enforce arbitral interim measures and expanding Tokyo/Osaka court jurisdiction. * Certified ADR settlements will soon be directly enforceable, while a new act implements the Singapore Convention, enabling cross-border enforcement of