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Nishimura & Asahi

Arbitration (International)

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Nishimura & Asahi

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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi has a renowned international disputes practice that is regularly instructed by household-name domestic and foreign multinationals and is attracting increasing attention for its work in the international arbitration sphere. The firm is notably active on behalf of leading players from the automotive, construction, pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors in the arbitration of disputes with both regional and extra-regional parties, in accordance with the rules of such bodies as BANI, the ICC, the JCAA and SIAC. It is readily able to draw upon the resources of the wider, full-service firm for relevant specialist expertise.

Notable practitioners

Tokyo-based Hiroyuki Tezuka heads the firm's international dispute resolution practice.

Strengths

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  • Nishimura & Asahi has lawyers with a high level of expertise in this field and proficient in close cooperation between foreign lawyers and Japan lawyers.

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  • They are knowledgeable and well experienced in international arbitration cases, and therefore their advice is based on practical aspects.

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  • Their knowledge and experience in the arbitration process, substantial support in both Japanese and English and strong team building are their key strengths.

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