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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Employment

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Employment - Japan

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe specialises in advising international corporations on non-contentious employment matters. The firm has strength in handling a wide variety of related matters including post-merger integrations and establishment of operations in Japan. The team is active on training, compliance and governance issues. It regularly advises on labour disputes-related matters before the Tokyo District Court and the Japan Labour Tribunal.

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Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe assisted Synopsys with various mandatory procedures to transfer employees in Japan through demerger as part of its global sale of the software integrity business.

Strengths

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  • One of the key strengths that distinguishes this department is its deep expertise in labour and employment law, particularly in handling complex disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Yumiko Ohta
    Yumiko Ohta

    Yumiko Ohta

    Yumiko Ohta advises international clients on a range of layoff and HR matters as well as labour disputes.

    • Yumiko does a nice job of balancing Japanese sensibilities against US preferences.

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    • Her client service is consistently excellent. She is responsive, professional and attentive to our needs.

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