Labour and employment: Independent local firms

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners: Bengoshi

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Jiro Abe

Jiro Abe

Nishimura & Asahi
Noriko Higashizawa

Noriko Higashizawa

City-Yuwa Partners
Kazutoshi Kakuyama

Kazutoshi Kakuyama

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Seiji Kurihara

Seiji Kurihara

TMI Associates
Shiho Ono

Shiho Ono

Mori Hamada
Yuri Sugano

Yuri Sugano

Nishimura & Asahi
Emi Uchida

Emi Uchida

Atsumi & Sakai
Tatsuo Yamashima

Tatsuo Yamashima

Atsumi & Sakai

Leading partners: Gaiben

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Fumiko Hama

Fumiko Hama

Mori Hamada
Eriko Ogata

Eriko Ogata

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Hiroto Sugahara

Hiroto Sugahara

Miura & Partners
Rie Taiko

Rie Taiko

TMI Associates