Freeman, Douglas
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Freeman, Douglas
Law School/Professor (Non-tenured)Basic Information
Specialty
International Arbitration, Comparative Law, International Transactional Law
Biography
Research experience
Columbia Law School, J.D.
Mitsui, Yasuda, Wani & Maeda Corporate Attorney
TDK Corporation Statutory Auditor (Kansayaku)
Research
Reseach overview
Professor Freeman is one of the most experienced international arbitrators practicing in Japan, having the unique dual qualifications as a Japanese bengoshi (registered lawyer) and a New York lawyer. He has served as arbitrator in over 20 cases with a total value exceeding US$800 million. His experience spans construction, renewable energy, and cross-border contractual and license disputes. Professor Freeman holds an LL.B. from the University of Tokyo and a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he was an editor for the Columbia Law Review. He previously worked at Sullivan & Cromwell before establishing his independent Tokyo practice in 2007. He is the current Chair of the Ciarb Japan Chapter and a Member of the JCAA Procedural Advisory Committee. Professor Freeman is a frequent speaker at arbitration conferences.
Research Interests
- International Arbitration