K&L’s practice in Japan provides a comprehensive and diverse array of litigation services that ranges from commercial litigation and employment arbitrations to civil and criminal litigation. The team has a track record of representing foreign and domestic Japanese corporations and conglomerates in complex commercial and employment disputes. Its litigators routinely handle high-stakes disputes for clients that operate across the telecommunications, aviation, life sciences, manufacturing, financial services and transportation industries.
The dispute team in Japan is led by partner Takahiro Hoshino, a former judge, who has in-depth experience in judicial thought processes that impact judgments.
Details of the cases the firm submitted are highly confidential but it can be seen that the firm has been busy handling requests from clients for advice on various types of newly enacted legislation with regard to Covid-19 that are aimed at creating a more flexible, fair and efficient working environment, ensuring employees can remain safe and healthy and attempting to change the business environment in Japan.
Nobuki Wada
“Deep understanding of the client's work rules and situation, providing great solution to labour-related issues.”
