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All business entities will face unique labor and employment challenges. Labor and employment issues in Japan have also become increasingly complex. In such an environment, it is essential for businesses to have timely and practical legal guidance.


Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has extensive experience in providing legal services for clients dealing with labor and employment issues. Our team consists of lawyers who specialize in labor and employment issues, as well as other specially trained legal professionals such as qualified immigration specialists (gyosei shoshi). Our team prides itself in being able to offer practical, bespoke advice and legal representation for each client.

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Employment - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a well-regarded team with a deep bench of highly skilled practitioners adept at handling the full spectrum of employment matters, including harassment and termination cases. The firm also assists in trade union negotiations and is highly regarded by domestic and international clients active in the financial, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors. The team is also notably active in restructurings and is proficient in acting on issues concerning fixed-term employment contracts. The firm is also adept at advising major domestic clients on compliance matters, government investigations and employee misconduct actions.

Work Highlights

  • Anderson Mori & Tomotsune acted for Mitsubishi UFJ Daiko Business and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation in defending a sexual harassment lawsuit and associated claims.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kazutoshi Kakuyama
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Kazutoshi Kakuyama
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Senior Statespeople
Kazutoshi Kakuyama brings to bear significant experience handling both advisory and contentious employment law mandates, and he has experience of advising on collective dismissals.

He always gives us strong advice on the best response for our company.

He is a lawyer who represents the industry, and I respect him.

Yukiko Imazu
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Yukiko Imazu
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Band 3
Yukiko Imazu advises clients on work rules, employment contracts and employment law litigation. She regularly handles employment issues for both domestic and international companies.

I received appropriate advice based on her practical experience.

She has good communication skills, quickly understands the points of the consultation and provides accurate answers.

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Employment: Bengoshi

Kazutoshi Kakuyama
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Kazutoshi Kakuyama
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Senior Statespeople
Yukiko Imazu
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Yukiko Imazu
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Band 3

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