Employment
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
Email address
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+81 3 5501 2111Chambers Review
Atsumi & Sakai offers expertise in contentious terminations, claims for reinstatement and power harassment matters. The firm is also skilled in working on employment aspects pertaining to mergers and on compliance matters. The team is well-versed in acting for corporations on issues concerning employees' mental health issues. It acts on behalf of foreign corporations and their Japanese subsidiaries, as well as domestic entities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand our business and people challenges, and provide prompt and thorough advice."
"We always received a swift response despite time zone challenges."
"A&S provide great value for money. They are very cognisant of the budget and responsible in sticking to it."
"They understand our business and people challenges, and provide prompt and thorough advice."
"We always received a swift response despite time zone challenges."
"A&S provide great value for money. They are very cognisant of the budget and responsible in sticking to it."
Notable Practitioners
Emi Uchida is an experienced labour and employment lawyer who frequently advises multinational companies on sensitive matters including harassment, terminations and compliance.
"I was greatly helped by the high level of expertise, reliable response and accurate advice."
"Emi Uchida has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is able to explain even difficult legal matters in a way that is easy to understand."