Takahiro Hoshino
K&L GatesTokyo-based K&L Gates ‘considers local laws as well as the needs of the client’ and focuses exclusively on representing management-side clients in employment matters. The practice has seen an increase in contentious work and, on the advisory side, acts for a variety of public and private employers at a domestic and global level, leveraging the firm's large global network; it is particularly noted for its retail. banking and manufacturing sector expertise. Heading up the team are workplace dispute expert Takahiro Hoshino and managing partner Ryan Dwyer, while Nobuki Wada is also noted for his experience in employment litigation including dismissals and mental health-related issues.
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- 'K&L gates is the best partner for us because they can give useful and appropriate support for our issues. We haven't found any other firm which can provide such a great contribution to us.'
- 'Their guidance is very helpful for us to avoid any confusion and misunderstanding.'
- 'They consider local laws as well as the needs of the client. This is very helpful for us to make appropriate decisions.'
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Nobuki Wada
K&L GatesPractice head
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Takahiro Hoshino, Ryan Dwyer