Masaki Ichimura advises clients in various industries on general corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and dispute resolutions, including litigation, commercial transactions, corporate governance, and compliance, based on his experience as an in-house legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions. Masaki also provides advice on general labor and employment law matters, such as human resources system planning and operation and internal work rules. He represents employers in employment-related disputes and routinely advises Japanese clients on employment law in connection with their overseas businesses in collaboration with local counsel.
Masaki also has experience with the various judicial procedures for commercial dispute resolutions in Japan and other jurisdictions, and he is familiar with various types of investigations to identify evidence and supporting materials.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Masaki worked at a leading Japanese global manufacturer as an in-house legal counsel as well as at several different manufacturing businesses. He has covered a wide range of legal and compliance fields and has broad knowledge of various legal matters in connection with manufacturing businesses. He previously worked in the United States for nearly four years, serving as an expatriate staff in charge of legal and compliance at a US subsidiary of a Japanese company.
Member, Daini Tokyo Bar Association