Mr Rikisuke Yamanaka > Ushijima & Partners > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

The team at Ushijima & Partners is well versed in handling domestic and cross-border employment litigation, negotiations, and investigations. Team leader Rikisuke Yamanaka has extensive experience advising both Japanese and foreign clients on employment matters related to foreign employers operating in Japan. The ‘proficient’ Hiroshi Watanabe advises multinational companies on matters related to harassment, discrimination, and labour management, while Kenji Sarukura is experienced in human resources issues, in addition to representing Japanese and international companies in dispute proceedings.

Ushijima & Partners‘ team is well-versed in international litigation and arbitration, handling a wide range of matters, including those related to corporate, real estate, labour, and tax. The team is jointly led by Shin Ushijima, who has experience resolving disputes both within Japan and internationally, particularly concerning M&A transactions, system development projects, and anti-monopoly matters, and Osamu Inoue, who is focused on real estate and construction disputes. Hiroshi Watanabe concentrates on corporate lawsuits, including derivative actions, while Rikisuke Yamanaka has deep knowledge of disputes related to M&A, as well as personnel issues.