ANJeL member Simon Henderson, now on the executive committee for the Law Council of Australia’s International Law Section, is taking the lead to create the first-ever Tokyo Chapter to bring together Australian-qualified lawyers around Tokyo (estimated to number around 100 — working in law firms, in-house, universities and other roles). Goals range from better coordination and support for practising certification in Japan, and wider submissions to governmental inquiries in Australia, through to CLE-style updates comparing Australian law, enhanced engagement with business-focused groups like ANZCCJ and AJBC, and general networking. These are all very consistent with objectives and some activities of ANJeL, which therefore fully supports this initiative. Anyone interested in joining the ILS Tokyo Chapter is welcome to contact: Simon Henderson [email protected]
