The employment team at Iwata Godo addresses all aspects of employment law, providing guidance on HR strategy, planning and managing organisational change, establishing whistleblowing schemes, and handling harassment allegations and litigation. The team is jointly led by Hiroki Fujiwara and Daisuke Tokumaru, who provide advice to clients on recruitment and hiring practices, employment agreements, and workplace policies. Shinya Tago frequently represents employers in wrongful dismissal litigation and employment standards disputes, while Landry Guesdon specialises in the development, implementation, and enforcement of employment protocols and policies.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hiroki Fujiwara, Daisuke Tokumaru

Other key lawyers

Shinya Tago, Landry Guesdon