Course title

Comparative Law in Asian Context 1 (Kobe SALAD)

Teacher(s)SAITO Akira

Numbering CodeJ2ML600

Day・PeriodOther

開講区分

単位数

1st semester

2.0

Timetable Slot
Code1J397

Lesson topic
This program is designed for the students who study law in various jurisdictions within and beyond Asia forpromoting the understanding as to the diversity of legal systems and social cultures in Asia from the spirit ofbuilding inclusive and mutually beneficial relationships among the lawyers in the next generation. Students willlearn the value of sustainable diversity of legal cultures and how the productive relationships will be constructedunder these circumstances through the lectures and workshops given by the excellent academics and practitioners
from various places and backgrounds.
Lesson target
Upon completing the course, students should be able to understand the difference of legal cultures among thejurisdictions in Asia and beyond. Students also should understand the difference of the measures of dispute
management mechanisms for international business disputes including ADRs in various jurisdictions in the context ofcomparative law and culture.
Syllabus and planThe current issues concerning the business law in Asia and the recent development of dispute management isdiscussed extensively.
The course is organized by the support of organizing members with various backgrounds in research and practice. The
guest speakers are carefully selected by the organizing members according to the expertise and special experienceand knowledge for the specific topics to be discussed. Substantial time for the discussion between the speakers andthe students will be reserved after each lecture.
Session 1: Many Futures of Dispute Management (August 14/15) 4 classes
In this session, the academics and practitioners specialized in dispute resolution will present the recent
development of theory and practice developed in the field of international business disputes includinginternational arbitration and commercial mediation. The impact of transactional change and contract law is also
discussed.
Session 2: Managing Business Disputes within and beyond Asia （August 21/22） 4 classes
The transition of global hub for international business disputes is accelerated by the rapidly changing politicaland economic situation in these days. In this session, the panelists selected from emerging dispute resolution hubs
in Asia, Middle East and Africa.
Session 3: Law and Economy of the Post-Pandemic World（August 28/29） 4 classes
The change of society and industry brought by the Covid-19 pandemic is leading the fundamental change of law andeconomy in the world. In this session, renowned professors of law discuss these new phenomena based on theinterdisciplinary perspectives including law and economics.
Session 4: Connecting within and beyond Asia（September 4/5）4 classes
In this session, the impact of the development of investment towards the transnational infrastructures connecting
various areas within and beyond Asia on the structure of industries and the transitions of geopolitical situationand the legal environment of transnational business transactions are widely discussed by the panelists carefully
selected from various jurisdictions.
Evaluation method
Your final grade will be calculated according to the following process:In class contribution (50%), final essay (50%).
Topic will be announced in due course.
Evaluation baseline
Final essay should be completed with appropriate research questions, hypotheses, logical arguments, evidence basedon the discussion in the course. References are also required.

Notice (include info. on related class)
All the sessions are conducted in English only.
Students should participate in this course with PC equipped with speaker, camera and microphone. All the program
will be provided via Zoom.
Review and preparation
Read the materials (if any) for each session before attending the course. The materials will be posted in thefolders of Dropbox, the access information of which will be sent to all the registered students.
Office hour・Contact information
Make an appointment via email
Message for student
This program is dedicated to the young generation in Asia who promote the rule of law and develop the mutuallybeneficial networks of people for peace and prosperity.
Improvemenets in Teaching

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EnglishKeywords
Asia. Rule of Law, Comparative Law, Dispute Management, ADR, Arbitration. Mediation, International Commercial
Courts, Geopolitics, Infrastructure