Hiroshi Oda Is The Sir Ernest Satow Professor Of Japanese Law At The University Of London (University College), A Professor Of The College D'Europe (Brugge), And Consultant To Herbert Smith, Solicitors. He Is A Graduate Of The Law Faculty Of The University Of Tokyo, Held A Chair Of Soviet Law There.And Was Granted A Ll.D Before Moving To London. He Has Held Various Visiting Positions Including Visiting Professorship At Cornell Law School (Us). He Is Also A Qualified Attorney In Japan And Practices Japanese And Russian Law In London And Tokyo.