Tag: Hideyuki Sakamoto

The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) has appointed Satoshi Shinkuma as its new president, succeeding Hideyuki Sakamoto

Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains

Technology and tighter budgets are pushing in-house teams to handle routine work themselves, while law firms are expected to deliver higher strategic value.

Part two of our legaltech series explores how AI adoption drives innovation while raising fresh questions, writes Brian Yap

Publicly traded Japanese companies are facing novel pressures to deal with unexpected acquirers knocking on their doors

When activist shareholders come knocking, general counsel hold a unique protective position

The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) is set for official Singapore government recognition as the national body for in-house counsel

JILA's annual In-house Legal Awards ended at Tokyo's Shangri-La Hotel on Jan 16, 2024

The role of Japanese in-house lawyers has undergone a remarkable shift in recent times, says the president of the Japan In-House Lawyers Association

The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) plans to launch an award for Japanese in-house lawyers and legal departments this year

The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) held a virtual meeting with the president and senior board members of the Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) on 31 January to learn more about each other’s initiatives