Overview
Sachiko Taniguchi is an associate in the Litigation Department of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Ms. Taniguchi’s practice focuses on representing multi-national clients in complex litigation and international arbitration as well as cross-border investigation. Ms. Taniguchi has represented clients that operate in multi-jurisdictions in international disputes involving cross-border joint ventures, license agreements, and U.S. government enforcement initiatives. With her strong cultural fluency and bilingual skills, Ms. Taniguchi is experienced in representing Japanese corporations in international commercial disputes.
Recognitions
- Recognized as Ones to Watch in Japan, Litigation – The Best Lawyers in Japan (2022)
Education
- The University of Chicago Law School, LL.M., 2017
- The Legal Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan, 2013
- Waseda University Law School, J.D., 2011
- Waseda University School of International Liberal Studies, B.A., 2007 (Graduation in 3.5 Years)
- Grinnell College, Exchange Program, 2005-2006
Representations
- Representing a pharmaceutical company in connection with a royalty dispute involving multiple jurisdictions in a private international arbitration proceeding
- Represented a construction machinery company in connection with a proceeding involving numerous disputed issues under multiple contracts
- Represented a steel company in an international investigation in connection with a U.S. government initiative
insights
- The Current International Arbitration Practice and Challenges for Japanese Corporations - January 9th, 2022
- Not a Party, Not a Problem: SCOTUS Rules That Non-Signatories Can Enforce International Arbitration Agreements in U.S. Courts - June 3rd, 2020
- Resident Directors No Longer Necessary for Corporations in Japan - April 27th, 2015
Engagement & Publications
Publications:
- "Current International Arbitration Practice and Challenges for Japanese Corporations," (Japanese) JCA Journal, Vol. 68, No. 11, pp. 3-8, November 2021 (with Joseph R. Profaizer and Eric W. Dittmann)
Involvement
- Member of Daini Tokyo Bar Association
Practice Areas
Litigation
Complex Litigation and Arbitration
International Arbitration
Investigations and White Collar Defense
Languages
English
Japanese
Admissions
District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia Bar
New York Bar
New York Bar
Japan
Japan
Education
The University of Chicago, LL.M. 2017
The University of Chicago, LL.M. 2017
Waseda University, J.D. 2011
Waseda University, J.D. 2011
Waseda University, B.A. 2007
Waseda University, B.A. 2007