DLA Piper Tokyo Partnership Gaikokuho Kyodojigyo Horitsu Jimusho's team is especially active on contentious labour and employment matters, and is a go-to for major global tech companies, amongst others. Leadership is split between Lawrence Carter and Keiji Nasuda. Carter returned to the Tokyo office from the US in September 2024 and is noted for his expertise in employee termination and harassment investigations, while Nasuda focuses on labour disputes and high-level union negotiations. Masaki Kurosawa supports the team on the full spectrum of employment mandates. Koji Ohtani departed the group in December 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'The DLA Tokyo team has been a great support to us in relation to Japan labour law matters.'
- 'They have helped us on a breadth of cases from simple HR advisory, to restructuring, to contentious employment matters.'
- 'Their thorough and pragmatic approach is of great value.'
- 'Masaki Kurosawa is an excellent contact point.'
Key clients
- Adobe Inc.
- Cisco Systems
- Gilead Sciences, Inc
- Domo, Inc
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates: Bengoshi
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lawrence Carter; Keiji Nasuda
Other key lawyers
Masaki Kurosawa