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Baker & McKenzie has strengthened its disputes practice with the hire of Joel Greer as a partner in the firm’s Tokyo office.

A Registered Foreign Lawyer (bengoshi) in Japan, Greer handles international arbitration matters for both Japanese and multinational companies, and also advises them on litigation and mediation issues.

Greer joins Baker & McKenzie from White & Case’s Tokyo office, where he was an associate. 

“As Japanese corporations expand overseas they are becoming party to an increasing number of disputes many of which can be resolved through arbitration, particularly in emerging markets,” said Jeremy Pitts, Baker & McKenzie’s Tokyo office managing partner, in a statement.

“Mr Greer's ability to handle complex international arbitration is a natural complement to our outbound corporate and major projects practices and will strengthen our global network of offices in 47 countries around the world.”

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