Join us for the first meeting of the Austrian Business Council in 2026! Besides a great opportunity to talk about your plans for 2026 the speakers (details below) will provide an update on new labor law issues relevant for your operations in Japan. Surveys among European-invested companies consistently highlight HR and labor law as one of the most challenging areas when operating a company in Japan.

Speakers:
Dr. Tobias Schiebe (ARQIS Foreign Law Office, Tokyo) is a foreign registered attorney supporting European businesses in Japan. Ms. Rie Taiko (TMI Associates, Tokyo) is Japanese lawyer specializing in labor law. Together they are supporting companies on HR strategies and all aspects of labor and employment law.

Dr. Tobias Schiebe (ARQIS Foreign Law Office, Tokyo)

Ms. Rie Taiko (TMI Associates, Tokyo)

They will outline recent and upcoming legislative changes and also highlight how to tackle typical compliance threats, such as overtime management and freelancer engagement. Bring your questions for our interactive session to kickstart the new business year.

Date: 19 January 2026
Time: 12.30 – 14.30
Venue: Roppongi Hills Club, the club roomⅡⅢ (51F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6151) gmap

Participation Fee:

• JPY 7,000 for ABC Members
• JPY 9,500 for Non ABC Members

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 13 January 2026