Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed former Austrade CEO and former Australian Ambassador to Japan, Peter Grey, as co-chair of the Corrs Japan Business Group.

Grey will provide strategic advice to Corrs’ clients doing business with or in Japan.

“Peter Grey is a senior figure in trade and commercial policy in the Asian region,” said Corrs CEO John Denton. “His deep relationships in North Asia, with APEC and the World Trade Organisation will bring significant benefit to our clients and people by providing a unique offering to strengthen our relationships and facilitate doing business in Japan. We are delighted to welcome him to Corrs.”

Grey will be at Corrs alongside Dr Geoff Raby, who is serving in a similar capacity in relation to Corrs’ China practice.