SEKINE Takemasa : Economic Law, Trade Law

 

Recent Research Field   Regulations on foreign subsidies in mergers Development of EU state aid regulations Legal analysis of government procurement

Courses taught

Study on Economic Law
Special Research on Economic Law

Areas of research interest

My research has focused on the interactions between economic law and international relations. I have been conducting my research from the perspective of how to legally address issues of competition-restricting practices, including international aspects, that may not be addressed by economic laws (the Antimonopoly Act and competition laws) including regulations on state-owned enterprises and the prevention of competition distortion by subsidized companies. Since the EU, U.S., and Australia are ahead of Japan on these issues, I often use comparative analysis. In particular, many of the mechanisms in the EU are unique, and there are many aspects that serve as useful references for Japan. I strive to conduct research with a broad perspective, without being bound by the conventional thinking in Japan.

 

Class content

My classes focus on case analysis. While precedents are often referred to in law lectures, they tend to only provide a simple overview. In reality, however, a single court case involves the time and energy of many people, and there is a wide range of legal issues that can be learned from a single case. In my classes, I aim to help students recognize the depth of legal discourse by thoroughly delving into each individual case. Of course, we should not become overly obsessed with the details, but we must also remember that "the devil is in the details." We will be paying close attention to such details in my classes.

 

Message to students

For those who wish to major in the Department of International and Business Law
Now that the number of people going on to graduate school is increasing, please remember that graduate school is part of the highest institute of academic education. Furthermore, it is important to keep in mind that graduate school is not a place of study but of research. The role of academia is not merely to acquire knowledge but to use the knowledge acquired as the basis for pursuing solutions to social problems. It is also not a place to showcase self-serving ideas. During your time in graduate school, be sure to take time to think about your approach to your studies as well.
As stated, my primary interest is in international competition law in various countries and transnational economic issues, so I welcome people of diverse nationalities and backgrounds to join my classes and seminars.