Ushijima & Partners' collective has strong expertise in employment litigation, negotiations and investigations. The practice is led by Rikisuke Yamanaka who frequently advises Japanese companies and foreign clients and is particularly well-versed in advising on the employment issues faced by overseas employers operating in Japan. For matters relating to the protection of personal information and trade secrets, clients turn to Shinobu Yanagita. Hiroshi Watanabe advises on harassment and gender-related issues, as well as the management of remote workforces.
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Testimonials
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‘Rikisuke Yamanaka provides very practical advice to clients, which is appreciated.’
‘I have worked primarily with Rikisuki Yamanaka. He provides very good practical advice, and he understands the needs of international businesses. ’
‘Rikisuke Yamanaka and team provide excellent and thoughtful advice. They are very responsive and transparent.'
'Rikisuke Yamanaka and his team advise us on a range of work from individual queries to helping us rewrite entire policies or contracts.'
'In our interactions with the team, their expertise and knowledge is their strength, and they are very easy to work with.’
'They have abundant knowledge and experience, making them capable of providing appropriate responses whether as a corporate advisor or for individual cases, and I believe that providing clear guidance and advice is their strength.’
Key clients
- Aktana, Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Aktana, Inc. on terminating employees when closing its Japan branch.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Rikisuke Yamanaka
Other key lawyers
Shinobu Yanagita; Hiroshi Watanabe