The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) invites attorneys Takashi Okamoto and Takanori Hitomi from TMI Associates to present a seminar on the latest trends in European automotive laws and their impact on the Japanese automotive industry.
Date and Time: June 9, 2026 (Tue), 13:30 - 16:30
Lecturers: Takashi Okamoto, Attorney at TMI Associates (Experienced in leading international regulatory compliance during a 6.5-year assignment at a global automotive manufacturer's legal department.) Takanori Hitomi, Attorney at TMI Associates (Expert in automotive law with experience in assignments at both automotive and parts manufacturers, became a partner in 2024.)
Practical Knowledge Offered: - Overview of EU automotive regulations and corporate response strategies - Practical requirements for ELV and Battery Regulations from design and procurement stages - Reviewing supply chain contracts and legal risk management
Overview: European Commission's Automotive Package, the new ELV Regulation, and the EU Battery Regulation are significantly redesigning CO₂ regulations, circular economy, and supply chain management, impacting the Japanese automotive industry. This seminar will cover topics such as the relaxation of the 2035 zero-emission target, 'Made in EU' requirements, small EV super-credits, recycled material obligations under ELV/DPP, battery CFP disclosure, and DD regulations.
Lecture Topics: 1. Overview of the major shift in EU policies 2. Implications of the relaxation of the 2035 target from 100% to 90% 3. Legal issues regarding 'Made in EU' requirements and WTO consistency 4. Clean vehicle fleet regulation proposal: ZEV shift via fleets 5. ELV Regulation: Circular requirements from design and procurement stages 6. Battery Regulation: Responding to the 'three pillars' of CFP, DBP, and DD 7. Redesigning supply chain contracts (flow-down obligations) 8. Departmental To-Dos (Legal/External Affairs/Design/Procurement/SCM) 9. Q&A 10. Networking and business card exchange
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