Japan

Founded in 2003, City Yuwa Law Office is one of Japan’s leading full-service law firms, providing comprehensive legal services to domestic and multinational corporations. The firm has a strong labor law practice and also specialises in corporate law, financial transactions, M&A, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, crisis management, labor law, and international trade. The firm values team work and is proud of their ability to provide the best team for the legal issues faced by clients. With 188 lawyers, including 88 partners, the firm combines a high level of specialization with a broad scope of services. City-Yuwa lawyers have extensive experience providing domestic and foreign companies with practical and professional advice on various labor issues and employment matters by considering the characteristics and corporate structure of companies.

In particular City Yuwa has advised on - Labor laws for TSE Prime-listed companies. - Working hours and holidays for Foreign companies - Negotiations with the Labor Standards Inspection Office - HR matters, disciplinary cases, and disputes with employees.

Ms Sayako Tsukamoto has recently written an article for Thomson Practical Law on Overseas Remote Work in Japan. It addresses considerations both when an employee is based remotely or employed in Japan and working remotely. She has also handled a wide range of Germany-related legal matters, including contract dispute resolution, general labor consultation and handling executive misconduct.

Ms Noriko Higashizawa has extensive experience representing global companies on labour and employment matters. She has been a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel and served as a Vice Chair International of Employment and Diversity committees. She obtained her LL.M. degree from Duke University Law School in the US.

City Yuwa is recognised in Regional and Global Legal rankings including in Chambers, IFLR1000 and Legal500. The Japan Law Firm Awards 2024 has also recommended City-Yuwa Partners.