Global Property Law: Comparative Legal Systems

Noriyuki Aoki serves as Professor of Civil Law at Waseda University School of Law, where he has established himself as a leading expert in property law, mortgage law, and secured transactions since joining the faculty in 2005. His research focuses on comparative studies of civil law systems, with particular emphasis on Japanese property law and secured transactions. As a member of the Committee of Secured Transactions Law Reform in the Legislative Council of the Ministry of Justice Japan, he plays a key role in shaping Japanese legal policy. His academic journey includes visiting scholarships at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Columbia Law School, enhancing his comparative law perspective. At Waseda, he teaches comparative property law to international students in the LL.M. program on Asian Economic Integration and Law. His expertise extends beyond Japan, as evidenced by his lectures at Venice International University on comparative transactional laws. With over 30 published articles, Aoki contributes significantly to both domestic and international legal discourse, bridging Japanese civil law with global legal frameworks. His recent work examines the ongoing reform of secured transactions law in Japan, analyzing its alignment with international standards and modern principles of secured transactions.