Chiharu Saiguchi Explained

was a Japanese attorney and justice of the Supreme Court of Japan.^[1]

Life and career

Saiguchi attended Chuo University, graduating with an LLB in 1961, and was admitted to the bar in 1966. He practiced law as head of the Saiguchi Law Office from 1970 to 2004.^[2]

Saiguchi was known as an expert on Japanese bankruptcy laws. Following the bankruptcy of Japan Airlines, he headed a five-member investigation committee to look into compliance issues at the airline.^[3]

Saiguchi later served as advisor attorney to TMI Associates, a Tokyo law firm.

Saiguchi died from a stroke on April 17, 2024, at the age of 85.^[4]

Notes and References

1. "Justices of the Supreme Court ." Supreme Court of Japan. Accessed November 2, 2008.
2. Web site: Chiharu SAIGUCHI Professionals TMI Associates. www.tmi.gr.jp. 2017-04-17.
3. Web site: Report by the Compliance Investigation Committee. August 31, 2010. jal.co.jp.
4. https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUE02A2X0S4A500C2000000/ 才口千晴氏が死去　元最高裁判事