Anderson Mori & Tomotsune‘s labour and employment team specialises in redundancies, terminations, harassment, and union-related dispute resolution and litigation. The team is jointly led by Kazutoshi Kakuyama; Yukiko Imazu, who advises both Japanese and international companies on harassment prevention; and Junichi Ueda, who has extensive experience in litigation and other dispute resolution, offering guidance on employee regulations, contracts, benefit programs, social insurance, and pension-related matters. Kensuke Otsuki is well versed in litigation related to human resources and labour management. Hideki Thurgood Kanoh is another notable member.

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  • ‘The firm has a large labour & employment team. They have a high level of expertise across all areas of labour & employment law, including strong litigation and labour union practice. Additionally, they can handle niche areas, such as visa and work authorisation.'

  • ‘Yukiko Imazu and Kensuke Otsuki are very strong and dedicated employment lawyers. They are very friendly and easy to work with.'

  • 'Reliable advisers on Japan employment law.'

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Kazutoshi Kakuyama, Hideki Thurgood Kanoh, Yukiko Imazu, Junichi Ueda, Kensuke Otsuki