Employment: Bengoshi | Asia-Pacific

Kazuki Okada is a widely recognised lawyer in the field of employment law in Japan, regularly advising on union and employee issues for a global clientele. He leverages longstanding litigation experience to represent high-profile organisations in their disputes with unions and employees.

Kazutoshi Kakuyama brings to bear significant experience handling both advisory and contentious employment law mandates, and he has experience of advising on collective dismissals.

Akiko Yamakawa is very experienced in advising foreign entities on internal investigations and contentious employment matters involving non-compete clauses and terminations.

Chisako Takaya's wide-ranging employment law experience ranges from advising on compliance and work rules to assisting clients with class actions and internal investigations.

Shione Kinoshita stands out for her expertise in the employment space. She has an active practice advising clients including high-profile banks and financial institutions on collective bargaining, settlement matters and employment law litigation.

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

Taichi Arai offers extensive expertise across the full range of employment law. He is especially skilled in representing clients in contentious labour disputes arising out of terminations, harassment claims and disciplinary actions.

Yukiko Imazu advises clients on work rules, employment contracts and employment law litigation. She regularly handles employment issues for both domestic and international companies.

Emi Uchida is an experienced labour and employment lawyer who frequently advises multinational companies on sensitive matters including harassment, terminations and compliance.

Jiro Abe is co-head of the firm's labour and employment practice. He advises Japanese and international businesses on matters including restructuring, terminations and workplace injury claims.

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

Yoshikazu Abe co-leads the firm's employment group and frequently advises on labour and human resources issues.

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