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
Monday 9 February (1030 - 1145)
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 |