Employment
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
Email address
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+81 (0)3 6271 9900Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a highly commended employment team offering high-quality advice to multinationals active in Japan on collective bargaining, large-scale workforce reductions, and harassment and other contentious employment matters. The firm is also well versed in dealing with issues encompassing voluntary resignations, employee incentives, employee mobility risk management projects, classifications and overtime claims. The team's clients are drawn from the banking, technology, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. Baker McKenzie is adept at handling litigation at district court and High Court levels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie helped us navigate challenging complex matters, provided very good service and are my go-to counsel in Japan."
"Baker McKenzie helped us navigate challenging complex matters, provided very good service and are my go-to counsel in Japan."
Notable Practitioners
Tomohisa Muranushi is recognised for representing clients in labour disputes and advising on employment law aspects of transactions and business restructurings.
"He is very easy to work with, has a great sense of humour and is very thoughtful."
"Tomohisa Muranushi is practical and spells out all the options, but he highlights the way forward."