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Innangard, the international employment law alliance, is very pleased to welcome City-Yuwa Law Office, one of Japan's leading full-service law firms, as its newest member. This expansion strengthens Innangard's global reach to 19 member firms, further enhancing its ability to provide expert employment law guidance to businesses operating in Japan, APAC and beyond.

Founded in 2003, City-Yuwa Law Office provides comprehensive legal services to domestic and multinational corporations. With 188 lawyers, including 88 partners, the firm is recognized for its excellence in employment law, corporate law, financial transactions, M&A, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, crisis management, and international trade.

Ranked in Chambers, IFLR1000, and Legal 500, City-Yuwa is also recognised in the Japan Law Firm Awards 2024 for its outstanding legal expertise.

Mathilde Houet Weil, Chair of Innangard, commented:

"I am excited to welcome City-Yuwa Law Office to Innangard. Their reputation and expertise in employment law make them an excellent addition to our network. With the growing complexity of cross-border employment matters, having a strong presence in Japan is invaluable for our clients and member firms. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with the team at City-Yuwa."

Akira Nagasaki, Partner at City-Yuwa Law Office, added:

"As businesses navigate the evolving landscape of employment law, being part of a global alliance allows us to share knowledge, collaborate with leading experts, and offer enhanced support to our clients with international operations."

With City-Yuwa Law Office as its newest member, Innangard continues to expand as a trusted international employment law network, offering businesses seamless, high-quality legal support across jurisdictions.

For more information about City-Yuwa, visit https://www.city-yuwa.com/