Practices

Kaoru Vaheisvaran has extensive experience in handling complex disputes in many areas including intellectual property, general civil and inheritance disputes. She provides unique insights on the views of judges and arbitrators, having served as a judge in Japan for over 14 years.

During her time as a judge, Mrs. Vaheisvaran rendered several well-noted judgments, particularly when she served in the intellectual property department of the Tokyo District Court. Also, she dealt with over 300 inheritance cases when she served in the inheritance department of the Tokyo Family Court.

Professional Background / Education

Professional Background

2010～2013

Saga District Court

2013～2014

University of Sydney (Visiting Scholar)

2014～2017

Tokyo Family Court

2017～2018

Queen Mary University of London (LL.M.)

2019～2022

Asahikawa District Court

2022～2024

Tokyo District Court

2024 to Present

City-Yuwa Partners

Education

2006

Chuo University (LL.B.)

2008

Ritsumeikan University Law School (J.D.)

2008

Legal Training and Research Institute

2018

Queen Mary University of London (LL.M.)