Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)

At Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise), practice head Tomohisa Muranushi ‘has built up a tremendous team of really competent professionals’ and the practice offers a ’quick response and a highly detailed service’. Employment litigation forms a key part of the group’s work, with the practice often appearing before district courts, and the team also has notable experience handling negotiations with labour unions, assisting with policy development and advising on restructurings and reorganisations. The group also utilises the firm’s global network to handle cross-border work. Counsel Daichi Kiriyama is a key name to note, and is particularly highlighted for his knowledge of the employment elements of global transactions.