Tag: Hideyuki Sakamoto
JILA appoints Satoshi Shinkuma as new head, boosts visibility
The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) has appointed Satoshi Shinkuma as its new president, succeeding Hideyuki Sakamoto
Tariff triage
Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains
Time for a refit?
Technology and tighter budgets are pushing in-house teams to handle routine work themselves, while law firms are expected to deliver higher strategic value.
A mixed blessing
Part two of our legaltech series explores how AI adoption drives innovation while raising fresh questions, writes Brian Yap
Taking on uninvited takeover bids
Publicly traded Japanese companies are facing novel pressures to deal with unexpected acquirers knocking on their doors
Wolves at the gate
When activist shareholders come knocking, general counsel hold a unique protective position
SCCA set for official recognition at APAC Legal Congress
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) is set for official Singapore government recognition as the national body for in-house counsel
JILA announces inaugural In-house Legal Award winners
JILA's annual In-house Legal Awards ended at Tokyo's Shangri-La Hotel on Jan 16, 2024
Counsel in command
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
JILA to launch in-house counsel awards
The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) plans to launch an award for Japanese in-house lawyers and legal departments this year
SCCA and JILA share initiatives in virtual meeting
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
