Nishimura & Asahi‘s labour and employment team possesses extensive expertise in cross-border litigation, benefiting from the collaboration of various practice groups to support their clients effectively. The team is jointly led by Yuri Sugano, who advises domestic and foreign clients in harassment investigations, whistleblower matters, union negotiations, and labour disputes, and Jiro Abe, who is well-versed in restructurings, post-merger integrations, union negotiations, and labour dispute matters. Yukihiko Watanabe is another key team member, providing guidance on union negotiations, labour disputes, and human resources restructuring. Watanabe was promoted to partnership in January 2024.
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- Advised Mitsui Matsushima Holdings Co., Ltd. on negotiations between the company and key management and employees of the target in the US, in relation to its acquisition and subsidiary incorporation of Saunders & Associates, LLC, via the client’s subsidiary Sansei Denshi Co., Ltd..
- Advised Mitsui Matsushima Holdings Co., Ltd. on the acquisition and subsidiary incorporation of Japan Chain Holdings, Inc., including complex labour and employment issues in Japan and the US.
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Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Yuri Sugano
Praxisleitung
Yuri Sugano; Jiro Abe
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Yukihiko Watanabe