Professionals
Partner
Yoko Maeda
- Admitted
- 2003, Japan; 2011, New York
- yoko.maeda@city-yuwa.com
- Languages
- Japanese/English
Practices
YOKO MAEDA has an active practice as counsel and arbitrator across a wide spectrum of matters from construction, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, joint venture, distributorship, licensing, intellectual property, to sales of goods. She has represented and/or served as an arbitrator under the arbitration rules of AAA/ICDR, ICC, JCAA, KCAB, SIAC and VIAC.
Professional Background / Education
Professional Background
- 2003-2015
- Nishimura & Asahi
- 2010-2011
- Debevoise & Plimpton, New York
- 2012-
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre
- 2015 to Present
- City-Yuwa Partners
Education
- 2002
- The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)
- 2003
- Legal Training and Research Institute
- 2010
- University of Pennsylvania (LL.M.)
Professional Activities / Accolades
■ Appointed as an Alternate Court Member of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (July 2018-June 2024)
■ Appointed as a Director of Japan Association of Arbitrators (JAA) (April 2025)
■Appointed as a Court Member of Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (April 2025)
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Articles“Measures to Make International Arbitration Faster and More Cost Effective and Remaining Issues”Yoko MaedaFebruary 2022Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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Books“Force Majeure and Hardship in the Asia-Pacific Region”Yoko MaedaSeptember 2021Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Litigation
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Articles“The Impact of the UNGPs on Courts and Judicial Mechanisms”Yoko Maeda Kiyoshi NakayamaJuly 2021Practices : International Arbitration
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Articles“Conditions for Achieving Dramatic Growth in International Arbitration in Japan – Focus on Conditions of Physical and Human resources”Yoko MaedaMay 2021Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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Articles“What you should know about International Arbitration – preparing for business trouble overseas – (vol 4. “Procedure of International Arbitration”)”Yoko MaedaMay 2021Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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Books“Q&A The Basic Knowledge of International Commercial Arbitration for Legal Departments”Yoko Maeda and others. City-Yuwa Partners (ed)October 2018Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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Articles“Recent Trend of International Corporate Color Crime Investigation in the U.S. and the U.K”Yoko MaedaAugust 2016Practices : Unfair Competition, Designs, Trademarks and Copyrights Foreign Direct Investment Corporate Criminal Matters / Government Investigations Compliance and Internal Control Anti-Bribery & Corruption ...
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Articles“Cool Japan” Scheme and Overseas Development of Visual Contents”Yoko MaedaOctober 2015Practices : Unfair Competition, Designs, Trademarks and Copyrights Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment TMT
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BooksJapan Chapter, Interim Measures in International ArbitrationYoko MaedaJune 2014Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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Articles“New Law on International Civil Jurisdiction in Japan and its impact on foreign corporations”Yoko MaedaApril 2012Practices : International Litigation
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Articles“Recent Developments in ADR Law”Yoko MaedaApril 2005Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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CY Japan Legal UpdateCOVID-19 Japan UpdatesCOVID-19 and Force Majeure under Japanese New Contract law (Vol. 8)Yoko MaedaJuly 2020Practices : General Corporate Crisis Management
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CY Japan Legal UpdateCOVID-19 Japan UpdatesOverview of Bankruptcy Proceedings in Japan and the Impact of COVID-19 (Vol. 7)Yoko Maeda Naoto KudoJune 2020Practices : Bankruptcy and Restructuring Crisis Management
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CY Japan Legal UpdateAmendments to Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade ActYoko Maeda Kiyoshi NakayamaJune 2020Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment
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CY Japan Legal UpdateThe Tokyo District Court found unenforceable a venue clause with a Delaware court as the exclusive court of jurisdictionYoko MaedaMarch 2016Practices : International Litigation
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Seminars2025 ICC Tokyo Arbitration DayFAQ from In House lawyers to Arbitrators – Spotlight on various items including Interim Measures: Must-know Practices and Skills to DevelopYoko MaedaApril 21, 2025Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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SeminarsSpecial Event for Ministerial Forum on Justice Affairs Diplomacy“Future Prospects of International Arbitration and Mediation: How does the Judiciary Assist?”Yoko MaedaJuly 7, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Litigation
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SeminarsIPBA Arbitration Day 2022“IPBA Arbitration Day 2022: International Arbitration in the Endemic Age”Yoko MaedaAugust 31, 2022Practices : Trade Insurance
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Seminars“Activating Commercial Mediation for Amicable Commercial Dispute Resolution Based on Actual Cases – the Role of Mediators in Reaching a Satisfactory Settlement”Yoko MaedaJuly 20, 2022Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Litigation
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SeminarsThe 7th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference“The 7th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference on International Arbitration – Ready, Set, Debate!”Yoko MaedaJune 22, 2022Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars“Addressing the Dispute Resolution Challenges of Japanese Companies Doing Business in ASEAN”Yoko MaedaMay 23, 2022Practices : International Arbitration Asia Practice
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Seminars“A Practical Guide to the 2020 Revision of the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration (Part 1)”Yoko MaedaNovember 19, 2021Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsSIAC Academy 2021“SIAC Academy 2021 Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Asia: Theory & Practice – Part 7: Japan (Virtual Edition)”Yoko MaedaAugust 4, 2021Practices : International Arbitration Asia Practice
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SeminarsICC Japan Webinar“2021 ICC Rules of Arbitration – Most Important Change”Yoko MaedaApril 27, 2021Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsFTI Consulting Webinar“ADR in Japan: On the Cusp of Statutory, Technological and Cultural Change”Yoko MaedaMarch 11, 2021Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsArbitral Women Webinar“Gender diversity in international arbitration: Trends and developments in Japan and Asia Pacific”Yoko MaedaMarch 8, 2021Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsNew York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Annual Meeting“Cross-border Litigation. When we need the most from our allies around the world: Best Practices and Recommendations”Yoko MaedaJanuary 27, 2021Practices : Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration
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Seminars2020 ICC Arbitration Webinar Series in Japan“2020 Arbitration Webinar Series in Japan-The Third Webinar: Data Protection and Cyber Security in ICC Arbitration”Yoko MaedaNovember 25, 2020Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars“Impact of Inequality: Challenges and impacts of gender inequality in the field of arbitration”Yoko MaedaNovember 16, 2020Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars2020 ICC Arbitration Webinar Series in Japan“2020 Arbitration Webinar Series in Japan-The Second Webinar Conducting Virtual Hearing in ICC Arbitration and Pitfalls in Virtual Hearing”Yoko MaedaOctober 29, 2020Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars2020 ICC Arbitration Webinar Series in Japan“2020 Arbitration Webinar Series in Japan-The First Webinar ICC Court leadership in the Covid 19 era -How International Arbitration has been transformed by Covid 19”Yoko MaedaOctober 22, 2020Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars“Post Covid-19: The New Normal for International Dispute Resolution”Yoko MaedaOctober 2, 2020Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsIBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group (APAG) Arbitration in Practice Webinar SeriesIBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group (APAG) Arbitration in Practice Webinar SeriesYoko MaedaSeptember 11, 2020Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsSIAC North East Asia Academy 2020SIAC North East Asia Academy 2020Yoko MaedaSeptember 10 to 11, 2020Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars“Closing the gate before the horse has bolted”Yoko MaedaJuly 14, 2020Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars“Fundamental Aspects of International Dispute Resolution”Yoko MaedaNovember 11 and 12, 2019Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsMock Arbitration Global Conference 2019 TokyoMock Arbitration Global Conference 2019 TokyoYoko MaedaNovember 6, 2019Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsICC Arbitration SummitMock Emergency ArbitrationYoko MaedaOctober 16, 2019Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsICC Institute Advanced Level Training Programme on Production of DocumentsICC Institute Advanced Level Training Programme on Production of DocumentsYoko MaedaOctober 15, 2019Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars“Skills Training Workshop on Nuts and Bolts of Cross Examination in International Arbitration”Yoko MaedaOctober 4, 2019Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsIBA 2019 Conference at Seoul“Is it true that enforcing an international arbitration award under the New York Convention is easier than enforcing a judgment?”Yoko MaedaSeptember 25, 2019Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsIBA 2019 Conference at Seoul“Judges and arbitrators as adjudicators and settlement facilitators, and the Singapore Convention on Enforcement of Mediated Settlements”Yoko MaedaSeptember 24, 2019Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars“6th Annual International Arbitration, Regulatory & Competition Law Global Summit”Yoko MaedaSeptember 12, 2019Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars“Development and Specific Methods of Use of International Arbitration and Mediation in Japan and America”Yoko MaedaMay 13, 2019Practices : Dispute Resolution in Financial Transaction and ADR International Arbitration
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Seminars“International arbitration for construction companies and real estate developers”Yoko MaedaMarch 27, 2019Practices : Real Estate Dispute International Arbitration
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SeminarsICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for AsiaICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for AsiaYoko MaedaMarch 8, 2019Practices : International Arbitration
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Seminars2018 Arbitration Q&A Session with Mr. Alexis Mourre in Japan2018 Arbitration Q&A Session with Mr. Alexis Mourre in JapanYoko MaedaNovember 27, 2018Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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SeminarsICC Arbitration Conference and book launchICC Arbitration Conference and book launchYoko MaedaSeptember 22, 2017Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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SeminarsInternational Moot at LAWASIA 2017 Tokyo RoundInternational Moot at LAWASIA 2017 Tokyo RoundYoko MaedaSeptember 19, 2017Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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SeminarsCompliance with Anti-Corruption Laws and Regulations of various countries and Construction of internal control system including overseas subsidiariesYoko MaedaNovember 4, 2016Practices : General Corporate Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs
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SeminarsAmerican Bar Association Tokyo Conference 2016American Bar Association Tokyo Conference 2016Yoko MaedaOctober 21, 2016Practices : International Arbitration
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SeminarsYSIAC Advocacy RoadshowYoko MaedaSeptember 15, 2016Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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Seminarsthe Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) 26th Annual Meeting & Conference“Bribery & Corruption in Dispute Resolution Proceedings”Yoko MaedaApril 2016Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Litigation
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SeminarsThe 14th Intercollegiate Negotiation CompetitionThe 14th Intercollegiate Negotiation CompetitionYoko MaedaNovember 21 and 22, 2015Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs
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SeminarsSIAC Conference in Tokyo“Tools for the Empowered Corporate Counsel: Choice of Seat, Drafting the Arbitration Agreement, and Selecting the Proper Dispute Resolution Mechanism”Yoko MaedaNovember 12, 2015Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
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SeminarsIADC Asia Regional Meeting, Hong Kong“The disclosure of documents in international arbitration proceedings in Asia”Yoko MaedaOctober 2015Practices : Arbitration, Mediation and other ADRs International Arbitration
- City-Yuwa Partners attorneys have been recognized as leading attorneys in their practice areas in Lexology Index Japan 2025. （September 25, 2025）
- City-Yuwa Partners received high evaluation in The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan (2026 Edition). （April 17, 2025）
- City-Yuwa Partners and our lawyers are recommended in the Chambers Global 2025. （February 14, 2025）
- City-Yuwa Partners and our lawyers are recommended in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025. （January 19, 2025）
- City-Yuwa Partners received high evaluation in 7 areas and 4 of our lawyers were recommended in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025. （December 13, 2024）
- Yoko Maeda has been recognized as a Recommended Lawyer in the Lexology Index (formerly, Who’s Who Legal): Arbitration 2025. （November 22, 2024）
- City-Yuwa Partners attorneys have been recognized as leading attorneys in their practice areas in Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) Japan 2024. （October 18, 2024）
- Yoko Maeda has been recognized as a “Future Star” in international arbitration in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific. （May 7, 2024）
- Fifteen lawyers of City-Yuwa Partners were chosen for The Best Lawyers in Japan 2025. （April 22, 2024）
- City-Yuwa Partners and our lawyers are recommended in the Chambers Global 2024. （February 26, 2024）
- City-Yuwa Partners and our lawyers are recommended in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024. （January 19, 2024）
- City-Yuwa Partners attorneys have been recognized as leading attorneys in their practice areas in Who’s Who Legal. （January 18, 2024）
- City-Yuwa Partners received high evaluation in 6 areas and 4 of our lawyers were recommended in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024. （January 11, 2024）
- Yoko Maeda has been recognized as a Recommended Lawyer in 2024 Who’s Who Legal (Arbitration). （December 28, 2023）
- Seventeen lawyers of City-Yuwa Partners were chosen for The Best Lawyers in Japan 2024. （April 20, 2023）
- City-Yuwa Partners and our lawyers are recommended in the Chambers Global 2023. （February 17, 2023）
- City-Yuwa Partners and our lawyers are recommended in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023. （January 11, 2023）
- Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023 recommends City-Yuwa Partners in 5 areas and further recommends our 3 lawyers. （December 21, 2022）
- City-Yuwa Partners attorneys have been recognized as leading attorneys in their practice areas in Who’s Who Legal: Japan 2022. （October 25, 2022）
- Yoko Maeda has been recognized as a “Future Star” for International Arbitration by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific & China 2022 Edition －the guide to the region’s leading dispute resolution law firms and lawyers published by Euromoney Institutional Investor (Jersey) Ltd (June 2022). （June 23, 2022）
- Sixteen lawyers of City-Yuwa Partners were chosen for the 13th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Japan. （April 19, 2022）
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 recommends City-Yuwa Partners in 10 areas and further recommends our 7 lawyers. （January 14, 2022）
- Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 recommends City-Yuwa Partners in 2 areas and further recommends our 4 lawyers. （December 16, 2021）
- City-Yuwa Partners attorneys have been recognized as leading attorneys in their practice areas in Who’s Who Legal: Japan 2021. （August 1, 2021）
- Sixteen lawyers of City-Yuwa Partners were chosen for the 12th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Japan. （April 15, 2021）
- City-Yuwa Partners has received high evaluation in the following categories in Chambers Global 2021 and Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021, published by Chambers & Partners. （February 18, 2021）
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 has recommended City-Yuwa Partners in the 8 areas, and further recommended our 6 lawyers. （January 18, 2021）
- Yoko Maeda has been recognized as a “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2020 – The definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers published by Euromoney Institutional Investor plc, London, UK. （May 18, 2020）
- Fifteen lawyers of City-Yuwa Partners were chosen for the 11th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Japan. （April 9, 2020）
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 has recommended City-Yuwa Partners in the 9 areas, and further recommended our 4 lawyers. （January 17, 2020）
- Yoko Maeda has been listed in 2019 Who’s Who Legal – Future Arbitration Leaders (Partners). （December 1, 2018）
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Yoko Maeda has been appointed as a member of Singapore International Arbitration Centre（SIAC）Court of Arbitration.May 8, 2025Pro Bono
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Yoko Maeda will participate as a speaker in the event entitled, “ICCA 2024 Hong Kong/International Arbitration: A Human Endeavour” hosted by International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) (May 5-8, 2024).December 28, 2023Notices
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Yoko Maeda will participate as a speaker in the event entitled, “IBA APAG Event: Exploring the use of IBA Rules and Guidelines in Asia and the rise of artificial intelligence in international arbitration” hosted by International Bar Association (IBA) (February 22, 2024).December 28, 2023Notices
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Yoko Maeda wrote an article of Global Arbitration Review (GAR) entitled “Japan’s arbitration landscape, five years on” with Mr. Tony Andriotis, Mr. David MacArthur, Ms. Yoshie Midorikawa and Mr. Michael Mroczek as co-authors.June 19, 2023Media
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Yoko Maeda was appointed an Arbitrator of the 7th Shanghai Arbitration Commission.January 1, 2022Notices
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Yoko Maeda was appointed as an Arbitrator of the 6th Dalian Arbitration Committee.March 31, 2021Notices
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Yoko Maeda has been appointed an Arbitrator in KCAB INTERNATIONAL’s Panel of International Arbitrators.January 17, 2020Notices
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Yoko Maeda became Deputy Secretary General of Japan Association of Arbitrators (JAA).July 1, 2018Notices
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Yoko Maeda was appointed as an alternate court member of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).July 1, 2018Notices
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Yoko Maeda was appointed to be on Panel of Arbitrators of Asia International Arbitration Center (AIAC).April 6, 2018Notices