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Junko Suetomi

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2-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 00000, Japan

International Trade, Customs, Antitrust Litigation & Competition Regulation and 2 more

About Junko Suetomi

Junko Suetomi is a Shareholder in Greenberg Traurig Tokyo. Formerly, she worked in the WTO Dispute Settlement Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Economic Bureau. She has also worked for a global law firm in Washington, D.C., and New York, and served as a court-appointed defense attorney in many criminal cases.

Junko focuses her practice on commercial and trade laws and regulations, WTO dispute settlement, civil and criminal litigation, antitrust law, bankruptcy law and general corporate law. She has deep experience advising clients on issues involving trade remedy matters such as anti-dumping and countervailing duties, and import restrictions. She also advises on customs matters, classification and valuation issues, export control and sanctions, tariff treatment, FTA/EPA applications, public procurement, and handles antitrust compliance programs for clients.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers Global Guide, International Trade, 2012-2026
•Band 1, 2012-2026
•Listed, Chambers Asia Pacific Guide, International Trade, 2012-2026
•Band 1, 2012-2026
•Listed, Asia Business Law Journal
•“The A-List: Top Japan Lawyers,” 2020-2025
•Listed, Nikkei News Paper, 2022
•Listed, Who’s Who Legal, 2012-2025

 

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Areas of Law

  • International Trade
  • Other 4
    • Customs
    • Antitrust Litigation & Competition Regulation
    • National Security
    • Tariff Task Force

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
    Fluent; Japanese
    Native
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Assisted Japanese government with WTO dispute settlement case (third party's submission for DS610: China - Measures Concerning Trade in Goods (European Union)).
    Advised financial institutions related with sanctions against Russia Federation (2022).
    Advised IT companies or manufacturing companies related with sanctions against Russian Federation (2022).
    Provided updates on Russia-Ukraine related sanctions measures (2022).
    Provided analysis
    advice to a governmental organization on legal issues on offshore wind power generation (2022).
    Assisted a medical equipment manufacturer with negotiation with local government regarding public procurement process violation under WTO Public Procurement Agreement
    related regulations (2022).
    Representing a Japanese company in the voluntary disclosure process under the export control regulations of the United States (2022).
    Advised a major bank with respect to sanctions imposed on Iran.
    Advised machinery manufacturers
    a financial firm with respect to sanctions imposed on Iran.
    Advised on the effect of the sanctions imposed on Russia on energy-related projects.
    Assisted companies in responding to anti-dumping investigations.
    Assisted importers with customs classifications for auto parts.
    Assisted importers with customs classifications for medical products.
    Assisted a company in challenging an advance ruling on dairy product classifications.
    Advised a client on export licenses under CITES.
    Provided updates on export control regulations in various jurisdictions.
    Advised a client on customs valuations for auto parts.
    Advised a client on regulations on the transportation of dangerous products.
    Advised trading companies with respect to sanctions imposed on Iran.
    Advised a client considering a project in Cuba with respect to sanctions imposed on Cuba.
    Advised on a WTO dispute resolution matter.
    Member of the delegation on the following dispute settlement cases (countries in parentheses represent the complainants): DS375, 376
    377 - European Union
    its member states - Tariff Treatment of Certain Information Technology Products (US, Japan, TPKM).
    DS322 - United States - Measures Relating to Zeroing
    Sunset Revisions (Japan).
    DS336 - Japan - Countervailing Duties on Dynamic R
    om Access Memories from Korea (Korea).
    DS408, 409 - European Union
    a member state: EU - Seizure of Generic Drugs in Transit (India, Brazil).
    DS397 - European Communities - Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Iron or Steel Fasteners from China (China).
    DS383 - United States - Anti-Dumping Measures on Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from Thail
    (Thail
    ).
    DS382 - United States - Anti-Dumping Administrative Reviews
    Other Measures Related to Imports of Certain Orange Juice from Brazil (Brazil).
    DS379 - United States - Definitive Anti-Dumping
    Countervailing Duties on Certain Products from China (China).
    DS350 - United States - Continued Existence
    Application of Zeroing Methodology (EU).
    DS344 - United States - Final Anti-Dumping Measures on Stainless Steel from Mexico (Mexico).
    DS294 - United States - Laws, Regulations
    Methodology for Calculating Dumping Margins (Zeroing) (EU).
    H
    led civil rehabilitation proceedings on behalf of Japanese companies.
    H
    led corporate reorganization proceedings on behalf of a hotel company.
    H
    led special liquidation proceedings on behalf of a toy company.
    H
    led bankruptcy administration in bankruptcy on behalf of a construction company.
    The above representations were h
    led by Ms. Suetomi prior to her joining GT Tokyo Horitsu Jimusho.
    Government Experience: Bar Examiner, Ministry of Justice, 2020-2023
    Legal Advisor, Ministry of Finance Japan, Office of Trade Remedy Affairs, Tariff Policy
    Legal Division, Customs
    Tariff Bureau, 2016-2019
    Expert Member, Ministry of Finance, Council on Customs, Tariff, Foreign Exchange
    Other Transactions, 2019-Present
    Expert Member, Ministry of Finance, Working Group on Responding to the Surge in Low-Value Imports, 2025
    Expert Member, Ministry of Finance, Working Group on Circumvention of Anti-dumping Duties, 2025
    Expert Member, Financial Services Agency, Financial System Council, Fund Settlement System Working Group, 2021-2023
    Expert Member, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Study Group on International Economic Dispute, 2017-present
    Deputy Director, WTO Dispute Settlement Division, Economic Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2007-2010
    Teaching Experience: Waseda University
    Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, 2025 - Present
    Lecturer, Faculty of Law, 2015-2025
    National Tax College
    Lecturer, 2018-Present
    Osaka Gakuin University
    Lecturer, Faculty of Law, 2007
    Kinki University
    Lecturer, 1997-1999
    Professional Certifications: Certificate in Business Analytics, Harvard Business Analytics Program, 2021
  • Additional Links
    https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/s/suetomi-junko

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2000, Japan
    2006, New York
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, Tokyo Bar Association
    •Member, Human Rights Committee
    •Chair, 2019-2021
    •Vice Chair, 2021-2025
    •Member, New York State Bar Association
    •Member, Japan Association of International Economic Law

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cornell Law School
    LL.M.

    New York University School of Law
    LL.M.

    The University of Tokyo
    LL.B.

    Kyushu University, Japan
    LL.B.
    Other Education
    Legal Research & Training Institute of Supreme Court of Japan

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    Junko Suetomi attended Cornell Law School; Kyushu University, Japan; New York University School of Law and The University of Tokyo.
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