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TMI Associates

Employment: Bengoshi

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan


TMI Associates

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About

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Having one of the largest team of full-service labour and employment attorneys at any Japanese law firm, the TMI Labour and Employment Practice Group provides pragmatic, results-driven legal counsel to clients navigating challenging and often sensitive situations. The matters for which the Firm’s clients seek help often involve issues with potential lasting impacts on reputation, commerce, and business, both in the short term and the long term. The Group’s goal is to provide cost-effective, client-centric solutions, presenting a range of options to address even the most complex challenges, while prioritising the clients’ interests.

In working with its clients, the Group relies on the diverse knowledge and experience of more than 60 lawyers having substantial involvement in litigation and contentious dispute resolution. The Group advises leading Japanese and multinational corporations in employment-specific matters, such as harassment investigations as well as broader corporate transactions, such as M&A transactions and reorganisations. In many client representations, the Group utilises TMI’s extensive internal advisor network of former governmental officials and judges, for the benefit of its clients.

TMI`s international offices or presences in China, Southeast Asia, North America and Europe, many staffed by attorneys with local legal knowledge and experience in labour and employment matters, enhance the Group’s ability to serve clients seamlessly on an international scale.

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Employment: Bengoshi - Japan


What the Team is Known For

TMI Associates has a full-service practice that offers expertise in contentious and advisory employment law mandates. The firm advises clients on employment law matters arising from corporate transactions and workforce optimisation processes, in addition to advising on compliance matters and issues associated with working hours and overtime pay. The team is also able to assist with investigations into allegations of sexual and power harassment.

Strengths

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  • TMI Associates always gives very detailed and very thorough advice. They are responsive and sympathetic to the position and feelings of our HR department.

    Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Japanese employment legislation and practices are complex, however, TMI Associates are so patient and explain everything in detail and are always responsive to our questions.

    Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific
  • What sets this department apart is its consistently quick response and ability to provide clear, practical guidance under tight deadlines.

    Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Mie Fujimoto
    Band 4Mie Fujimoto

    Mie Fujimoto

    Mie Fujimoto co-leads the firm's cross-border labour and employment practice. She adeptly handles an array of contentious and advisory labour and employment matters, assisting domestic and international clients with matters from conducting internal investigations or disciplinary actions to handling collective bargaining, termination and dismissal.

    • Mie demonstrates a clear understanding of our needs, offers sound practical advice and consistently ensures we remain compliant with local laws and regulations.

      Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Mie Fujimoto is always very professional and thorough in all of her correspondence.

      Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She has a high level of professionalism, prompt responsiveness and deep expertise in Japanese labour laws.

      Employment: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Motoi Fujii
    Band 4Motoi Fujii

    Motoi Fujii

    Motoi Fujii has extensive experience in both contentious and advisory employment law mandates. He advises on employment matters arising from corporate transactions, reorganisation and dismissals.

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