Junko Suetomi

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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 377 - European Union and its member states - Tariff Treatment of Certain Information Technology Products (US, Japan, TPKM).; DS322 - United States - Measures Relating to Zeroing and Sunset Revisions (Japan).; DS336 - Japan - Countervailing Duties on Dynamic Random Access Memories from Korea (Korea).; DS408, 409 - European Union and 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 Thailand (Thailand).; DS382 - United States - Anti-Dumping Administrative Reviews and Other Measures Related to Imports of Certain Orange Juice from Brazil (Brazil).; DS379 - United States - Definitive Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Products from China (China).; DS350 - United States - Continued Existence and Application of Zeroing Methodology (EU).; DS344 - United States - Final Anti-Dumping Measures on Stainless Steel from Mexico (Mexico).; DS294 - United States - Laws, Regulations and Methodology for Calculating Dumping Margins (Zeroing) (EU).; Handled civil rehabilitation proceedings on behalf of Japanese companies.; Handled corporate reorganization proceedings on behalf of a hotel company.; Handled special liquidation proceedings on behalf of a toy company.; Handled bankruptcy administration in bankruptcy on behalf of a construction company.; The above representations were handled 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 and Legal Division, Customs and Tariff Bureau, 2016-2019; Expert Member, Ministry of Finance, Council on Customs, Tariff, Foreign Exchange and 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