Shintaro Kato principally focuses on litigation. He litigates civil and commercial disputes, and also acts as an arbitrator and a judge in alternative dispute resolution procedures. With extensive experience as a court judge, Shintaro Kato is skilled at understanding arguments, counterarguments, proofs and rebuttals and at analyzing cases based on a thoughtful and thorough examination of the facts. He has written a number of books and theses. As a result of his expertise, Shintaro Kato receives numerous requests to prepare opinions and second opinions and to give lectures.