US Lawyer (Daini Tokyo Bar Association, District of Colombia Bar Association) Joel Greer
In his 20 years of practice, Joel has represented Asian, European, and North American companies in numerous international arbitration or pre-arbitration matters, including under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce, Japan Commercial Arbitration Association, and London Court of International Arbitration, as well as in international mediation under the rules of the Singapore International Mediation Centre. These matters have concerned disputes arising from licensing agreements, construction contracts, joint venture agreements, and sales and purchase agreements, among others. More recently, Joel has advised on space law and policy matters, as well as geotechnology issues.
Practice Areas
Education
- 1985
- Cornell University (BA)
- 1988
- Princeton University (MA)
- 2000
- Yale Law School (JD)
Experience
- 2001
- Registered with the Massachusetts Bar
- 2001
- Gilbert Heintz and Randolph LLP
- 2002
- Registered with the Washington, D. C. Bar
- 2003
- Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
- 2006
- White & Case LLP
- 2007
- Registered with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association
- 2015
- Baker & Mackenzie Law Office
- 2018
- Legal 500 Asia Pacific
- 2019
- Chambers Asia Pacific
- 2019
- Chambers Global
- 2019
- Joined ZeLo Law Firm
- 2021
- The Best Lawyers in Japan 2022 - International Arbitration
Representative work
Represented Asian, European, and North American clients in litigation involving claims regarding distribution contract termination, arbitral award enforcement, and securities law.
Represented Asian, European, and North American companies in numerous international arbitration or pre-arbitration matters, including under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce, Japan Commercial Arbitration Association, and London Court of International Arbitration, as well as in international mediation under the rules of the Singapore International Mediation Centre. These matters have concerned disputes arising from licensing agreements, construction contracts, joint venture agreements, and sales and purchase agreements, among others.
Represented Asian and North American clients in various transactional matters, including conducting contract negotiations and preparing project tender submissions.
Languages
English
Seminars
Activities
Part-time Lecturer, Business Law Department, Hitotsubashi University
Publications
Japan in Space – National Architecture, Policy, Legislation and Business in the 21st Century
- Publications
- Publications | Joel Greer
- Date | 2021/5
『Expedited Procedures under the JCAA Rules: Time for More Change?』
- Publications
- Publications | Joel Greer
- Date | 2018/04
『International Commercial Arbitration Practice in Japan』
- Publications
- Publications | Joel Greer
- Date | 2017
国際仲裁のよりよい活用を目指して― 仲裁地としての「日本」のポテンシャルとその活性化も見据えて～第1回 日本における国際仲裁：いまだ手付かずの機会～
- Publications
- Publications | Joel Greer
- Date | 2012/04
The Modernization of Japan’s International Arbitration Infrastructure
- Publications
- Publications | Joel Greer
- Date | 2010/12
Practical Considerations Regarding Certain Aspects of Electronic Disclosure in International Arbitration
- Publications
- Publications | Joel Greer
- Date | 2009/03-04
Arbitrator Remuneration in Japan: A Brief Update
- Publications
- Publications | Joel Greer
- Date | 2008-07-08
Arbitrator Remuneration in Japan: Too Low for Its Own Good?,” International
- Publications
- Publications | Joel Greer
- Date | 2007/11-12
Articles
2021.04.09
Space
Promoting Business Innovation in the Space Sector
At first glance, space development and use may not seem to be a sector for start-up companies. Yet...
2020.11.04
Litigation and Disputes
Arbitration-Related Amendment to Act on Special Measures Concerning the Handling of Legal Services by Foreign Lawyers
Lately Japan has taken a number of positive steps to boost its international arbitration profile....
2020.08.24
Litigation and Disputes
Japan International Dispute Resolution Center: Advanced Facilities in Osaka and Tokyo for Virtual Arbitration Hearings
Since 2017 the Japanese government has endeavored to promote international arbitration and other al...
2020.06.30
Litigation and Disputes
Dispute Resolution Clauses in English-Language Contracts: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards Under the New York Convention～The Basics of Contract in English⑤
In a prior article, we referred to the limited, exclusive grounds under the New York Convention whe...
2020.04.30
COVID-19
COVID-19 and the Doctrines of Impossibility, Impracticability, and Frustration in English-Language Contracts
In a previous article on English-language contracts("COVID-19 and Force Majeure Clauses"), we discu...
2020.04.30
Litigation and Disputes
Dispute Resolution Clauses in English-Language Contracts: Common Questions about International Arbitration～The Basics of Contract in English④
In this article, we discuss questions frequently asked by Japanese and other clients about specifyi...
2020.04.10
COVID-19
COVID-19 and Force Majeure Clauses in English-language Contracts
The rapid spread of coronavirus disease COVID-19 has had a huge impact on businesses around the wo...
2020.03.25
Litigation and Disputes
Dispute Resolution Clauses in English — Language Contracts: International Commercial Mediation～The Basics of Contract in English③
In this article, we continue discussing basic but important points to consider when drafting a disp...
2020.02.17
Litigation and Disputes
Dispute Resolution Clauses in English-Language Contracts～The Basics of Contract in English②
In this article, we discuss basic but important points to consider when drafting a dispute resoluti...
2020.01.24
Litigation and Disputes
English-language Contracts: Introductory Provisions (Preamble and Recitals)～The Basics of Contract in English①
While English-language contracts generally are not required to adopt a specific format, they often ...