Carlos Ghosn assembles 'All-Star' defence lawyers as trial looms

Ghosn's new defense team may explore several legal arguments to discredit the state's case both in court and in the media, according to legal experts in Japan

Can Carlos Ghosn beat the rap?

With a trial looming this year on charges of aggravated breach of trust and filing false statements to regulators regarding $80 million in deferred income, the former chairman of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA needs a new strategy. He’s lost two requests for bail and faces as many as 10 years in prison if convicted.

Confronting a Japanese legal system with a 99 per cent conviction rate, Ghosn overhauled his legal team last week. He replaced a group led by former local prosecutor Motonari Otsuru with one overseen by Junichiro Hironaka, who is known for