Noriko Higashizawa
City-Yuwa PartnersCity-Yuwa Partners’ team advises domestic and international clients on labour and employment disputes, including labour tribunal proceedings and collective bargaining, primarily representing the management side. The team is led by Noriko Higashizawa, who is well-versed in litigation and tribunal proceedings; Tetsuya Munakata, who advises TSE-listed companies, family-owned companies, and start-ups on domestic labour law practices; and Akira Nagasaki, who handles dispute prevention and resolution to avoid unnecessary litigation. Kosuke Hasegawa is another key member, focusing on collective bargaining and harassment matters.
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Noriko Higashizawa, Tetsuya Munakata, Akira Nagasaki