Sasha Lynch

Foreign Attorney

“Every interaction working with the clients will shape the end product, and will ultimately affect their business and their goals. This means that every step along the way, including advice and analysis is important in making sure that we can meet the clients' expectations.”

 

How was working in Osaka in reality to what you had imagined before you arrived?

Having lived in Tokyo for half a year as an exchange student, I imagined that Osaka would be a smaller version of Tokyo. However, I soon discovered that Osaka has a completely different, "rough around the edges", yet friendly and warm atmosphere and charm.

Do you feel like you're having an impact directly on the clients that you work for?

Of course. Every interaction working with the clients will shape the end product, and will ultimately affect their business and their goals. This means that every step along the way, including advice and analysis is important in making sure that we can meet the clients' expectations.

What are the challenging or difficult aspects of your work?

An ordinary day can mean unexpected contingencies or unique circumstances, which require a great deal of flexibility and speed whilst maintaining the utmost quality. Moreover, working in Japan also brings with it the unfamiliarity of interacting with unfamiliar foreign laws or practices. These challenges are compounded coming from a non-intellectual property background.

What were the initial difficulties of adjusting to life in Japan?

Getting used to riding in crowded trains, open plan offices and the fast-paced, critical workstyle are among the most difficult things to adjust to when working in Japan. That said, these are things you eventually become used to, and for the better.

How would you describe your co-workers?

My first impression of my co-workers is the breadth and diversity of their knowledge and drive. However, it is their helpfulness, patience and attentiveness that truly enriches the experience I have working alongside other professionals.

What is the most important thing that working at the Firm has taught you about yourself?

Attention to detail, expression and working to deadlines is paramount.

What would you say makes someone successful at the Firm; and more specifically, what factors have made you successful at Firm?

Flexibility, efficiency and attention to detail determine the quality of the final product and one's success at the firm. The development of these qualities is what I believe will produce my eventual success at the Firm.

What is the best thing about being a part of a global team?

A global team brings individuals from different backgrounds to learn more from each other. This means that the team as a whole can be more flexible, responsive and have the elevated ability consider arising issues from different perspectives.

What have been your 3 fondest leisure experiences in Japan?

Solo climbing mountain peaks in the Japanese Alps, sampling unique dishes in the back alleys of Kabukicho with the locals and making embarrassing Japanese language mistakes.

When I’m not at work, I am ...

hiking in the mountains, or reading a book.

What three words describe the Firm best?

Industrious, swift and attentive.

I am looking forward to

travelling around Japan during winter.