Course title

Asian Law

Teacher(s)Jeff Leong、Yun Zhao、SAITO Akira

Numbering Code

Day・Period

Other

開講区分

単位数

2nd semester

2.0

Timetable Slot
Code3J381

Lesson topic
The course is constituted by two separate parts to be taught by two top academics of Asian Law, who havesubstantial experience in legal practice.
In Part 1, Mr. Jeff Leong of JLPW will explore the legal systems of Asia mainly from a viewpoint of comparative
legal studies. In Part 2, Prof. Yun Zhao of the University of Hong Kong will give explain the law and practice ofChina including Hong Kong.
Lesson target
The target of each part to be attained by the participants areas follows:[Part 1: Mr. Jeff Leong]
The participants will get a basic skill required in the future in the field of international law business mainly inAsia.
[Part 2: Prof Yun Zhao]
The participants will get a sound and basic understanding of legal systems and dispute resolution mechanisms
concerning international business in East Asia, which is especially important for working as in-house counsels ofJapan-based MNEs as well as business law practitioners in Japan in their future.
Syllabus and planThis course is provided in the online real-time format.
[Part 1: Mr. Jeff Leong]
Cross-border transactions in Asia
1. Legal systems in Asian jurisdictions 1
2. Legal systems in Asian jurisdictions 2
3. Legal systems in Asian jurisdictions 3
4. Geopolitical impact on international business in Asia 1
5. Geopolitical impact on international business in Asia 2
6. Geopolitical impact on international business in Asia 3
7. International Transactions between ASEAN and Japan 1
8. International Transactions between ASEAN and Japan 2[Part 2: Prof Yun Zhao]
The Legal Systems of Mainland China and Hong Kong
1. Legal System of Mainland China
2. Legal System of Hong Kong SAR
3. Legal Culture of China and Chinese lawyers
4. Dispute Resolution Systems in Mainland China
5. Dispute Resolution Systems in Hong Kong
6. Recent Development of International Arbitration in China
7. The Relationship between these two systems from a viewpoint of International Business
The topics and schedule may be adjusted depending on the progress.
Evaluation method
The assessment is to be determined by taking into account of active participation in the discussion in the classworks (50%) and the evaluation of the reports of the suggested topics by the lecturers (50%).
All the students are requited to pass the evaluation made by each professors independently.

Evaluation baseline
Students should understand 1. (Part 1) the legal systems of Asia mainly from a viewpoint of comparative legal
studies and 2. (Part 2) the law and practice of China including Hong Kong.
Notice (include info. on related class)As the course is to be provided mainly by the style of lecture given by the professors. the regular attendance isvery important.
Review and preparation
To get the basic knowledge of Asian legal system through books and websites will promote the understanding of theparticipans.
Office hour・Contact information
Contact details and office hours will be announced during the first class.
Message for student
Please take it easy and join in the course. Both of the professors are very friendly and kind persons, except being
excellent academics. It is really interesting and useful.
Improvemenets in Teaching

Text
Detailed information about the texts will be provided prior to the start of the course.
Reference Material
N/AClassroom Language
EnglishEnglish skill of medium level is required.
Keywords
Part 1: Cross-border transactions, Geopolitical impact, ASEAN
Part 2: Legal system, Dispute resolution, Arbitration, Belt and Road Initiative