Due to differences in labor regulations and cultural norms, Japanese branches often require assistance from their international counterparts in implementing directives. Midosuji LPC addresses these challenges with a comprehensive understanding of Japanese labor law, effective communication, and a deep respect for its foreign clients’ interests and corporate cultures.
The firm provides advanced professional services in various fields, including legal dispute resolution, corporate legal affairs, regulatory matters, anti-trust matters, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This enables it to build long-lasting relationships with its clients based on their deep trust.
“We are a client-oriented firm that provides tailored legal advice and solutions based on the latest labor and employment law developments changing often recently,” says Naoki Okamoto, partner.
Midosuji also focuses on labor and employment law for regulated industries, such as the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, bank and financial business. It adeptly drafts and reviews employment policies, investigates employee misconducts, and navigates the intricacies of labor contract succession during M&A, using deep and extensive knowledge and expertise on regulatory matters. It also assists with workforce modifications for corporate restructuring, negotiates with employees to reach amicable agreements on termination of employment and manages dispute resolution, including litigation and labor tribunal responses. The firm also offers guidance on workers’ compensation, corporate pensions, and social insurance matters, ensuring comprehensive legal support tailored to its client’s dynamic requirements. At the core of Midosuji’s success is a dedicated practice team that specializes in labor law and regulatory issues.
The firm ensures high-quality service delivery by operating through a network of branches in major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima and Nagoya. A specialized working group within Midosuji monitors the changes in labor laws by conducting study sessions regularly to maintain a thorough understanding that guides their practice.
To handle investigations regarding employee misconduct or performance in Japan, Midosuji collaborates closely with clients’ HR departments. This involves conducting extensive interviews often coordinating with executives from the APAC region as well as the U.S. and the European region. The firm’s strategic responses to workforce challenges adhere to Japanese employment law, taking cultural considerations into account.
Midosuji’s global presence enables it to efficiently address cross-regional issues. For instance, if an inquiry initiated in Tokyo requires insights from employees in the U.S., the firm uses its global network with its preferred and friend law firms to facilitate prompt information-gathering and decision-making processes. This ensures that Midosuji remains pivotal in addressing complex legal challenges worldwide.
We are a client-oriented firm that provides tailored legal advice and solutions based on the latest labor and employment law developments
An exemplary demonstration of Midosuji’s expertise is its work with a Japanese company, which was a subsidiary of a U.S. corporation. The client was expanding their workforce in Japan and sought to establish comprehensive HR systems. However, they required more resources and expertise in HR in Japan. In this regard, Midosuji acted as a communication facilitator between the Japanese subsidiary and the HR division of the parent company in the U.S., thereby establishing suitable employment systems for the Tokyo subsidiary.
Midosuji’s ethos is evident in its commitment to the rule of law and societal growth. It promptly and accurately fulfills the ever-changing legal requirements as society becomes more diverse.
