EU and Japan Perspectives on Global Regulatory Trends

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SpCCJ) is pleased to support this high-level legal forum organised by the European Business Council in Japan (EBC) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Japan, on the occasion of Cyprus’ accession to the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

This panel discussion brings together leading legal practitioners from Europe and Japan to examine how recent and forthcoming EU regulatory developments are shaping global compliance standards and influencing corporate legal strategy in Japan and beyond. Topics will include digital governance and AI regulation, data protection and cross-border data transfers, competition law, merger control, and corporate compliance frameworks.

The panel discussion will be followed by a networking reception, offering participants the opportunity to exchange views with speakers and fellow professionals in an informal setting.

Speakers

• Tony Andriotis – Partner, DLA Piper
  Specialist in international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution.
• Laurent Bougard – Counsel, Freshfields
  Expert in EU competition law, merger control, and regulatory compliance.
• Ulrich Kirchhoff – Partner, ARQIS Foreign Law Office / TMI Associates
  Advisor on corporate and regulatory matters for cross-border investors.
• Bonnie Kong – Partner, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  Specialist in international corporate law, cross-border M&A, and corporate governance.
• Donna Miller – Senior Counsel, DLA Piper
  Former Global General Counsel at Olympus with extensive experience in compliance and litigation.
• Robert Rauther – Sonderhoff & Einsel
  Specialist in intellectual property, digital regulation, AI governance, and EU policy.
• Yujin Suga – Partner, Nishimura & Asahi
  Expert in corporate law, data protection, and cross-border transactions.

Registration & Contact

Advance registration is required due to limited capacity and security protocols.

📩 RSVP and inquiries: ebc@ebc-jp.com

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Time:
16:30–17:45 | Panel Discussion
17:45–18:30 | Networking Reception
Venue: Europa House, Tokyo
Format: In-person
Language: English
Registration: RSVP required (limited capacity)