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Nishimura & Asahi

Employment: Bengoshi

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan


Nishimura & Asahi

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We are the largest law firm in Japan and provide the highest level of legal services to our clients throughout the corporate law and finance areas, where we are valued for providing a true “one-stop service” by seamlessly working with specialist lawyers from various practice groups.

 
Such capability is especially important in the field of labour law, which overlaps with other areas such as M&A, organizational restructuring and bankruptcy, not to mention with regard to advising enterprises on their daily personnel and labour issues and the structuring of compliance systems.

In cases with international and cross-border elements, we provide advice and guidance having regard for the differences in cultural and social norms by utilizing our attorneys’ diverse language skills.


With the many rapid changes and developments in labour laws, enforcement and court cases, due to the ongoing extensive labour law reform under the Abe administration, we closely monitor the discussions and developments in parliament (the National Diet) and also in various working groups and meetings held by government authorities, and regularly advises our clients on the most recent labour and employment law developments.

Industries (17)

  • Airlines
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Sports
  • Trading
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Human Resource
  • Nursing Care

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Employment: Bengoshi - Japan


What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi has an established employment practice, experienced in representing employers in union negotiations and substantial employee reorganisations. The firm's range of work includes advising on contentious terminations as well as on issues concerning overtime work, workplace injury and illegal dispatch of employees. The team is also frequently instructed to assist with the transfer of employees following M&A transactions. It is able to provide reviews and revisions of work rules, codes and personnel system reforms.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Jiro Abe
    Band 4Jiro Abe

    Jiro Abe

    Jiro Abe has established a labour and employment practice and advises Japanese and international businesses on matters including restructuring, terminations and workplace injury claims.

    • Jiro is excellent for complex mandates.

      Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific

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