IBA Anti-Corruption Committee Asia Conference

9 Feb - 10 Feb 2026

Session information

Session one: The importance of cooperation and coordination among anti-corruption enforcement authorities in Asia

Description

Cross-border corruption cases increasingly require close cooperation among enforcement authorities, particularly in Asia where diverse legal systems and enforcement capacities coexist. This session will highlight recent regional case studies – including Japan’s handling of the Carlos Ghosn/Nissan case and the introduction of plea bargaining – to illustrate both the opportunities and challenges in achieving effective coordination. Panellists will discuss mechanisms for information sharing, joint investigations and aligning enforcement priorities, offering practical insights for practitioners navigating multi-jurisdictional anti-corruption matters.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Kaku Hirao Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo, Japan

Speakers

Haixiao Hellen Zhang ANJIE LAW FIRM, Shanghai, China
Clarissa Oliveira Cascione Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; Whistleblowing Officer, Compliance Subcommittee
Srirak Plipat World Justice Project, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Wook Jin Rha Yulchon LLC, Seoul, South Korea; Compliance Programme Officer , Compliance Subcommittee
Yoshimitsu Yamauchi UNAFEI, Tokyo, Japan