Yasuyuki Kuribayashi

Expert Guidance Through a Complex Cross-Border Employment Issue

When our company faced a sensitive and complex employment dispute involving a key executive who split time between our Phoenix office and our operations in Tokyo, we needed an attorney with a very specific skill set. Mr. Kuribayashi was recommended to us, and his involvement was nothing short of invaluable. His unique background, practicing law in Japan while being based in Phoenix with City-Yuwa Partners, provided the perfect bridge we desperately needed. He demonstrated an immediate and nuanced understanding of both U.S. labor law and Japanese employment customs, which was critical to our case. His recognition in Labor and Employment Law by Best Lawyers was evident from our first consultation; his strategic advice was precise and culturally astute. Mr. Kuribayashi navigated the delicate negotiations with a steady hand, protecting our interests while finding a resolution that avoided costly and protracted litigation. His professionalism was impeccable—always prepared, responsive, and clear in his communications. He transformed what could have been a disastrous international HR situation into a managed, amicable separation. For any business operating with ties to Japan or facing intricate employment matters, I cannot recommend Yasuyuki Kuribayashi highly enough. His three years of focused experience in this niche belies a depth of practical wisdom that delivered a truly positive outcome for our firm.