Japan’s strong, growing economy lends itself to a rich, diverse and ever-developing client-base. While all of this means great things for your career, the lifestyle out of work is fantastic too. Culturally, everyone here has played a part in our success to date and that’s something you’ll contribute to. We are a meritocratic firm, so your voice will be heard and your ideas will continue to mould our emerging culture.
Clients in Japan tend to like to deal very closely with their contacts, giving you immensely broad exposure. There’s always a huge amount of mutual respect between colleagues, people put their trust in you, and sharing advice and expertise is standard. This will be typified by your close working relationships with Bengoshi lawyers, fostered by shared office accommodation.
Just a few years on from our 2005 merger with a Japanese law firm, our Tokyo office has built an eminent position in the market. The full integration of Japanese and international lawyers for the first time was a major transition for everyone involved and we’re proud to say it has been hugely successful. We can offer fully integrated Japanese and international law capability from one office, and uniquely, can deploy legal teams on complex international deals quickly and seamlessly.
Whether working as a lawyer, a secretary or in business services, Linklaters is committed and focused on personal training and development. There is also access to client and global secondments, all backed up by heavy investment. The Tokyo office is integral to Linklaters globally with each office supporting every other in delivering and developing the firm.