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Our Labor/Employment Practice Group provides employment advice on domestic and cross-border matters to multinational companies with operations in Japan. Our work covers a broad spectrum of industries, including technology, media and telecommunication, healthcare, financial institutions, commercial and retail.

With our knowledge and experience, as well as the Baker McKenzie network, our lawyers in Japan are able to liaise with attorneys in 45 countries around the world to discuss and work together on various employment issues, including employment and workplace policy development, restructuring and reorganization, dismissals and workforce reductions, employee benefits, employment disputes, labor union issues and restrictive agreements.

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Employment - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a highly commended employment team offering high-quality advice to multinationals active in Japan on collective bargaining, large-scale workforce reductions, harassment and other contentious employment matters. The firm is also well versed in dealing with issues encompassing voluntary resignations, employee incentives, employee mobility risk management projects, classifications and overtime claims. The team's clients are drawn from the banking, technology, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. Baker McKenzie is adept at handling litigation at district court and High Court levels.

Strengths

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Baker McKenzie has deep and well-connected international knowledge through their global circle linking with solid local practice and knowledge.

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Baker McKenzie has both a deep understanding of Japanese law and US law and an understanding of Japanese work culture and the US company work culture.

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I appreciate their very balanced advice, taking into account objective facts and rational judgements as well as emotional situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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Tomohisa Muranushi
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Tomohisa Muranushi
2
Band 2

Tomohisa Muranushi is recognised for representing clients in labour disputes and advising on employment law aspects of transactions and business restructurings.

We have a high level of trust in him in any case because he is always able to accurately grasp situations, consider the client and present options for resolution along with risks.

Tomohisa is the best lawyer we've worked with in Japan. He is responsive, practical and solution-oriented, and able to communicate clearly and decisively.

He gives flexible advice according to the background and circumstances.

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Tomohisa Muranushi
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Tomohisa Muranushi
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