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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Analysis - Japan 2022 - Labour & Employment - Who's Who Legal

This year, we highlight nine labour and employment lawyers for their excellent work in the field, working on issues ranging from labour relations and employment contracts to compensation.

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune performs well with three practitioners listed.
Nobuhito Sawasaki earns worldwide endorsements as a top name in the field, experienced in advising on disputes and redundancy processes for national and international clients.
Kazutoshi Kakuyama is a seasoned practitioner who comes highly recommended thanks to his expert advice to clients on labour law matters.
Hideki Thurgood Kanoh enjoys a stellar reputation in the market for his top-tier advice to employers in labour and employment law issues.


Setsuko Ueno
of Hirakawa International Law Office receives glowing endorsements as “a reliable and experienced lawyer” in the labour market who frequently handles workplace harassment complaints.

Nobunori Ishizaki at Ishizaki Law Office is highlighted as “a very well-known name” in the market, drawing on decades of experience in the field.

Kazuki Okada at Vanguard Lawyers Tokyo receives praise as “a reputable practitioner” in employment law, specialising in dispute resolution and issues involving Japanese trade unions.

Shione Kinoshita of Daiichi Fuyo Law Office stands out in the international market for her experience in litigation work on a wide array of labour cases.

Shin Ushijima at Ushijima & Partners is a distinguished practitioner with a wealth of experience...



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