While arbitration thrives in the United States, Europe, China and many other countries, it has not really caught on in Japan. Why not? What are the problems? The solutions?

Dick Eastman and Toshi Omoto are the liaison members in Japan for the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), East Asia Branch. They are part of a Chartered Institute initiative to found an organization for arbitrators and would-be arbitrators here in Japan, to give more transparency to available arbitral skills and resources here, provide training, and promote international standards and practices.

They will discuss the state of Japanese arbitration and compare and contrast it with arbitration as practiced internationally. Both have definite views on the do's and don'ts in Japanese arbitration, and how arbitration can better serve the foreign business and legal communities in Japan. They are hoping for help from us. Don't miss this chance to assess the state of arbitration in Japan and where it may be going.

Marcus Kosins and James Minamoto, Co-Chairs, Legal Services Committee
Vicki Beyer and Tim Wilkins Co-Vice Chairs, Legal Services Committee
Michael Hancock, Chair, EBC Legal Services Committee

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