This seminar is intended to provide an overview of:* The recent change of corporate culture of Japanese corporations related to litigation & arbitration* Pitfalls which foreign litigants may face in litigation & arbitration in Japan* The recent reforms of Japanese laws and practices of civil litigation & arbitration which have made civil litigation & arbitration more efficient and effective

Calculating the "fair price" that publicly listed companies, in particular, should be forced to pay dissenting or minority shareholders who have exercised their appraisal rights in M&A transactions in Japan is a topic that has drawn increasing attention recently. Our portion of the seminar is intended to provide a brief discussion of:The availability and characteristics of appraisal rights generally under Japanese law; differences in the roles and reasons for the exercise of appraisal rights in Japan (in comparison to the United States) - for example, why dissenting shareholders in Japan tend to rely on appraisal rights rather than a claim for a breach of fiduciary duties; the latest court practices in determining a "fair price"; and key points for consideration in dealing with dissenting or minority shareholders.

This webinar will focus on:* Dealing with Governmental Authorities -- will provide an overview of business and industry regulations in general, with discussions on overall tendencies in business and industry regulations of Japan in general, as well as administrative powers landscape and their principles-based and rules-based approaches* Certain "Usual Suspects" -- will provide some examples of "usual suspects" in possible pitfalls which may catch foreign business ventures by surprise* Raising Capital -- the government has taken certain measures to induce foreign business to make investments in Japan* Characteristic Business Sectors