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Japan litigation guide

Mugi Sekido
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Tel: +81 3 6212 8330; Website: www.mhmjapan.com

Civil litigation in Japan is decided by professional judges in the absence of a jury. These professional judges have an extensive training system whereby senior judges share their skills and experiences with junior judges. Generally speaking, Japanese judges are diligent, honest and reliable, and they do not treat foreign individuals and companies unfavourably.

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