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.
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- 'In addition to a customer-oriented service, there are a wide variety of professionals with expertise, and they can respond appropriately to any situation.'
- 'Tomohisa Muranushi has always been very responsive and has a good team under him.'
- 'Tomohisa Muranushi has built up a tremendous team of really competent professionals. We felt comfortable with him and his team as their services have always been reliable and trustworthy.'
- 'Tomohisa Muranushi has demonstrated leadership in supervision of his team members. He always offered sound advice. He is always accessible and gives us peace and comfort. Daichi Kiriyama gave us tremendous support. I firmly believe that he will soon become a partner.'
- 'Quick response and highly detailed service.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tomohisa Muranushi