JAPAN Law and Practice Contributed by: Hiroki Wakabayashi, Kenichi Sadaka and Kei Akagawa, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
In addition, the Arbitration Act was amended in April 2023 in line with the amendment to the UNCITRAL Model Law in 2006, as mentioned in 13.4 Procedure for Enforcing Domestic and Foreign Arbitration . Simultaneously, the Act for Implementation of the United Nations Conven- tion on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (the Singapore Con- vention on Mediation), as well as the amend- ment to the ADR Promotion Act, took effect on 1 April 2024 – the same time as the said Conven- tion entered into force in Japan. Together, these legislative changes support the enforcement in Japan of awards and agreements under interna- tional and domestic ADR legal norms. 14.2 Growth Areas The information technology and renewable ener- gy sectors are experiencing notable growth in the context of disputes. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and platform operators are increasingly facing claims from consumers and businesses whose human rights or economic interests are allegedly harmed by their activities. While legislative efforts are under- way to address these issues, they primarily aim to protect the rights of the affected individuals. As a result, these measures often lead to an increase in related claims rather than a reduc- tion.
The renewable energy sector presents a range of legal challenges, including disputes over site ownership, nuisance claims, and construction defects. The rapid growth of renewable energy projects, spurred by government policies over the past decade, has given rise to these issues during the implementation of such projects. In addition, M&A remains a highly active area, while finance continues to be stable. Within the financial sector, disputes related to fintech are on the rise and hold significant potential for fur- ther growth.
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