Mori Hamada's team is well-placed to advise on a wide range of employment matters, including compliance with labour laws, staff transitions, terminations and benefits, internal policies and documentation, as well as trade union relations, collective agreements and disputes. The team is led by Chisako Takaya who is known for her experience in complex employment issues, litigation, cross-border transactions, M&A and general corporate matters; Taichi Arai who is highly regarded for advising on international labour matters and resolving employment disputes for foreign-affiliated companies in Japan; and Yoshikazu Abe who focuses on dismissals, overtime claims, workplace harassment, workforce reductions, and labour union issues. Fumiko Hama is also a key contact for dismissal-related matters, overtime allowances and personnel restructuring. Shiho Ono is a key member of the team, with a strong track record representing corporations in labour disputes involving dismissals, unpaid wages, and staffing changes across various forums.
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Key clients
- Japan Post Co., Ltd.
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Work highlights
Represented Japan Post in class-action types of litigation, which were filed 2020-2021 with Sapporo, Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kochi, Fukuoka and Nagasaki District Courts; around 180 employees with fixed-term employment contracts are plaintiffs.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
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Fumiko Hama
Practice head
Chisako Takaya; Taichi Arai; Yoshikazu Abe
Other key lawyers
Fumiko Hama; Shiho Ono