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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Restructuring/Insolvency

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan


Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is widely recognized as one of the premier law firms for restructuring in Japan.

We provide high quality legal service not only to distressed companies themselves but also to various interested parties, such as financial institutions, creditors, sponsors, investors, parent companies or shareholders and business partners. We can organize the best team for clients’ best interests by gathering experts from our restructuring team and other various practice groups of our firm such as M&A, banking, capital markets, litigations, tax, and so on. Our clients include not only listed companies with global operations, but also unlisted companies, foreign companies, corporate founders, and any other parties with an interest in business restructuring. We are involved in most of recent large in-court and out-of-restructuring cases in Japan. We are also appointed by the court as trustee in complex cases such as MtGox’s case. Our team’s extensive experience in such complex international restructuring cases, combined with our expertise in various areas including banking, M&A, and litigation highlights our capability to deliver innovative legal solutions and contributes heavily to the development of global restructuring practices.

For more details, please visit our website:

https://www.nagashima.com/en/practices/restructuring_and_insolvency/

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Japan

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is a leading law firm in Japan with specialist expertise in multi-jurisdictional restructuring and insolvency matters, including out-of-court workouts and business revitalisation ADR. The firm has a strong track record of experience in handling reorganisation and civil rehabilitation proceedings as well as advising various clients on the restructuring aspects arising out of corporate transactions. The team provides debtor-side as well as sponsor-side representation in relation to distressed M&A, capital injections and DIP financing. Lawyers in the team also have experience acting as trustees in bankruptcy proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu represented ITOCHU in its JPY60 billion distressed M&A of Big Motor.

Strengths

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  • NO&T have a breadth and depth of expertise to deal with any irregular issues.

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  • They are extremely capable and provide advice and support based on a lot of knowledge and experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nobuaki Kobayashi
    Band 1Nobuaki Kobayashi

    Nobuaki Kobayashi

    Nobuaki Kobayashi is highly esteemed for his representation of debtors in out-of-court workouts and as a leading bankruptcy trustee in Japan. He is also called upon as a chief independent expert during business turnaround procedures.
    • He is the most experienced lawyer in bankruptcy and restructuring fields.

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    • He is outstanding as a leading lawyer in the area with a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge.

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  • Band 2Tomohiro Okawa
    Band 2Tomohiro Okawa

    Tomohiro Okawa

    Tomohiro Okawa is developing a stellar reputation for handling cross-border restructuring and insolvency mandates in the Japanese market, with particular expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings.
    • He has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of business revitalisation and has particularly excellent skills in coordination with stakeholders.

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    • Tomohiro has extensive experience in restructuring global companies and can provide appropriate advice in a timely manner, even for complex multijurisdictional restructuring.

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  • Band 2Yosuke Kanegae
    Band 2Yosuke Kanegae

    Yosuke Kanegae

    Yosuke Kanegae is frequently instructed by distressed debtors in high value, cross-border restructurings. He is experienced in acting for clients in in-court restructuring proceedings, in addition to out-of-court workouts.

    • Yosuke is very reliable, providing appropriate advice based on experience.

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    • He examines a variety of questions and measures that may arise from various standpoints.

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