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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Employment: Bengoshi

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan


Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has a strong complement of highly experienced employment and labor lawyers who advise foreign and domestic companies in various industries. We provide clients with labor law advice on a regular basis, and represent clients in all kinds of labor disputes, based on which our employment law practice is highly esteemed and recognized.

For more details, please visit our website:

https://www.nagashima.com/en/practices/labor_and_employment/

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Employment: Bengoshi - Japan


What the Team is Known For

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu fields an employment team with strength advising both Japanese and foreign corporations on contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm's work includes acting on internal investigations, workforce reorganisations and day-to-day matters such as compliance. The team is highly adept at defending claims of unfair termination and advising on employment aspects of corporate restructurings. It also acts on criminal investigations related to employment issues and provides additional assistance with compensation following allegations of harassment.

Work Highlights

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  • Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu represented SMA Japan in a lawsuit in which a former employee who was classified as a managerial and supervisory employee sought unpaid overtime.

Strengths

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  • They are able to present realistic solutions and risks in each option in an easy-to-understand manner.

    Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The lead partner's ability to accurately analyse cases and the speed of response, and the associates' ability to conduct careful research and organise materials were incredibly great.

    Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They have very strong experience and they are highly skilled lawyers who communicate and strategise very effectively. They are outstanding, prompt and thorough.

    Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Satoshi Hosokawa
    Band 4Satoshi Hosokawa

    Satoshi Hosokawa

    Satoshi Hosokawa leads the firm's labour and employment group. He ably assists clients with contentious employment issues, including workplace harassment and associated damage, wrongful termination and workforce reduction.

    • Hosokawa Sensei stands out for his client-oriented attitude, his ability to explain things clearly and his accurate advice on cases.

      Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific

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