Kosuke Oie appointed as Director of the Office of International Affairs at the Japan Federation of Bar Associations

Kosuke Oie appointed as Director of the Office of International Affairs at the Japan Federation of Bar Associations

Kosuke Oie, attorney-at-law in Japan and partner at LPA Tokyo, has been appointed as Director of the Office of International Affairs at the JFBA as of January 2025.

In addition to advising international businesses on dispute resolution and regulatory matters, Kosuke has made a significant impact by serving the international community in Japan. He has represented individuals in cases involving labor law, immigration, family law, and criminal matters, while also advocating for the rights of migrant workers and asylum seekers.

Kosuke has worked closely with bar associations, NGOs, and international organizations to champion human rights. He is a member of the International Human Rights Committee at the JFBA and has previously chaired the Tokyo Bar Association’s Committee on the Rights of Foreign Nationals. He also collaborates with the Japan Legal Support Center’s International Affairs Office and is a special researcher at the International Movement against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR).

In his new role, Kosuke will continue to strengthen the JFBA’s international ties by collaborating with foreign bars, including the Barreau de Paris and the Conseil national des Barreaux, while representing Japan at key international legal events such as the IBA and UIA conferences.

Please join us in congratulating Kosuke on this well-deserved appointment!