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In 2024, the number of M&A transactions reached a record high. At the same time, "unexpected troubles" are certainly on the rise. In this seminar, attorneys Shunsuke Inoue and Risa Haruyama from Hibiya Nakata Law Office will clearly explain from a legal perspective, based on actual cases and court rulings in which they were involved as advisors, "In what situations did problems arise, and why?" and "How could they have been prevented?" 【Content】 • Introduction: Increasing M&A, Increasing Troubles • Troubles Related to Acquisition Amounts: "Deciding Later" Doesn't Get Decided • Troubles Related to Representations and Warranties: "Absolutely Not" is Absolutely Not • Troubles Related to Covenants: "Going Solo" is Difficult • Conclusion: What Legal Professionals Can Do to Prevent Future Troubles • Q&A

In recent years, Third-Party Funding (TPF) has rapidly gained recognition as a practical option for companies considering litigation or international arbitration. TPF allows parties to pursue legal claims without using their own funds, providing a new option to transform legal risks into strategic assets. In this seminar, we will welcome Ms. Arl Rivera-Drella, who has extensive experience as an arbitrator, representative, and attorney, having been involved in over 200 international arbitration cases. The seminar will cover the basics of TPF, trends in major countries, important considerations for Japanese companies, and practical insights based on actual cases. The first half will be conducted in Japanese, while the second half will proceed with slow English and Japanese slides to ensure everyone understands the content.

As the fluidity of employment increases, there has been a rise in cases where key personnel take trade secrets when they leave and use them at rival companies, resulting in significant damages. We have invited attorney Kyosuke Kaneko, who has experience representing victimized companies in cases where former employees were sentenced to prison for taking trade secrets abroad, to conduct a total of five real seminars and webinars on crisis response since 2023. There has been a high level of interest, with hundreds of participants each time, but many have also expressed a desire for explanations on preventive measures. In response to these requests, we are conducting a series of three consecutive lectures. The first and second sessions focused on crisis response. Those interested can access the archived recordings. The third session will explain preventive measures. We encourage your participation. 【Topic of the 3rd Session】 - What are trade secrets? - What is confidentiality management? - Court cases where confidentiality management was recognized and where it was not - Development of employment regulations and non-disclosure agreements - Effectiveness and content of internal training - Asset management tools, MDM, and digital forensics

As frequently reported in Japan, export controls and other economic security regulations between the U.S. and China have been strengthened year by year. Until about ten years ago, there was little need for Japanese companies, except for a few, to pay attention to economic security regulations in their China operations. However, in recent years, U.S. regulations have been frequently tightened, and in response, China's regulations have also been strengthened. Therefore, it has become essential to understand and keep updated on both China's and the U.S.'s economic security regulations when making investment and management decisions in China. This seminar will primarily explain the economic security regulations under Chinese law that Japanese companies should pay attention to when expanding their operations in China, as well as provide an overview of the U.S. export controls that are mainly problematic in China operations. [Program] (Subject to some changes) (1) China's perspective on security (2) Export controls on goods and technology (3) Investment regulations for foreign capital in key industries (4) Regulations on data technology transfer (5) Ensuring technological superiority (6) Countering sanctions against China (7) Anti-espionage law (8) U.S. export controls that are mainly problematic in China operations

The leniency system (reduction of penalties) established by the Japan Fair Trade Commission has gradually accumulated usage records since the introduction of the investigation cooperation reduction system in the 2019 amendment, and the utilization rate of the leniency system in cases subject to administrative sanctions for cartels and other violations is also at a high level. Therefore, attorney Naoki Uemura, who has experience as a former Fair Trade Commission examiner, will explain the current usage status of the leniency system and the practical points that are important when utilizing the leniency system. Additionally, regarding the digital forensic investigation required from the initial stage of utilizing the leniency system, effective and efficient investigation methods will be explained in collaboration with a representative from FRONTEO.