Business and Human Rights 2025

JAPAN Law and Practice Contributed by: Koichi Saito, Wataru Shimizu, Suguru Yokoi, Ai Tanaka and Mai Kurano, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Suguru Yokoi is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and a registered foreign lawyer at Nakamura & Associates in Hong Kong. His main expertise lies in cross-border transactions,

Ai Tanaka is a senior associate at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune. She has been admitted to the Japan Bar in 2012, and as solicitor in England and Wales in 2023. Her practice focuses on

advising private companies and government agencies on a wide range of international corporate matters. In addition, Suguru is active in ESG and business and human rights, especially regarding global supply chains. He has authored articles and delivered seminars on human rights due diligence and responsible sourcing, supporting clients in integrating these considerations into their business practices.

labour and employment law, including business and human rights-related matters. Ai has contributed to publications and seminars addressing employment law and ESG topics, reflecting her engagement with evolving legal and corporate trends. With experience in both domestic and international legal frameworks, Ai provides thoughtful guidance to clients on labour and human rights issues.

Mai Kurano is an associate at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune who was admitted to the Bar in Japan in 2022. She has considerable experience in ESG-related matters, including

Business and Human Rights. She advises on legal issues related to business and human rights, as well as other legal and compliance issues. She also contributes to publications and seminars on various jurisdictions’ human rights rules and regulations. Mai advises on legal issues pertaining to carbon credit and green transformation regimes for various industries, such as financial institutions, manufacturers, and various energy sectors. She also contributes to publications related to ESG issues in fields such as sustainability finance, carbon credits, and green transformation.

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