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Nishimura & Asahi

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Vietnam


Nishimura & Asahi

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Nishimura & Asahi is one of Asia’s premier full-service law firms, covering all aspects of local and international business and corporate activity. In order to meet the growing demand for our services in and from Asia, we have undertaken a number of new initiatives including establishing cross-regional overseas offices, strengthening our collaboration with leading local law firms, and organizing integral teams between our overseas offices and our Tokyo head office.

With the opening of our Ho Chi Minh City office in 2010, we were the first Japanese law firm with an office in Vietnam. Shortly thereafter, in 2011, we opened our Hanoi office. Since the establishment of our Vietnam offices, we have been involved in a wide range of matters and industries in Vietnam, including M&A, new business entry, joint venture corporate finance, project finance, infrastructure, oil & gas, urban development/real estate, labor matters, environmental matters, crisis management and dispute resolution.

We provide a full range of corporate/M&A services to some of the largest foreign companies in Vietnam. Recent publishable work highlights include advising:

Stripe International Inc., a Japan-based fashion group, on its acquisition of a 70% stake in Global Fashion Trading Corp., and its acquisition of the business of NEM Group, both in Vietnam; and

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of a 35% equity interest in Vietnam’s Minh Phu Seafood Joint Stock Company, the world’s biggest shrimp processor.

Industries (2)

  • M&A
  • Corporate

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Corporate/M&A - Vietnam

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi is well reputed for its proficiency in assisting major Japanese corporates with investments in Vietnam, including joint ventures and M&A. The firm aids a broad selection of clients from a wide variety of industries, including the real estate, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. The firm is well placed to advise on issues relating to foreign investment regulations in Vietnam. The team includes Vietnamese and Japanese-qualified lawyers.

Work Highlights

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  • Nishimura & Asahi advised Mitsui on their acquisition of Tasco Auto.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers in charge are very knowledgeable and have the ability to offer creative solutions to solve sophisticated matters.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The team is proactive, agile, enthusiastic and deeply knowledgeable about the law.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Their ability to provide clear, practical guidance on complex legal matters, combined with their responsiveness and professionalism, distinguishes them from others.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Ha Hoang Loc
    Band 5Ha Hoang Loc

    Ha Hoang Loc

    Ha Hoang Loc maintains a busy practice and is especially skilled in handling corporate transactions. His client roster includes foreign and domestic corporations.

    • Loc is a highly skilled and responsive professional who provides clear, practical, and business-focused legal advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Vu Le Bang
    Band 5Vu Le Bang

    Vu Le Bang

    Vu Le Bang heads the Vietnam practice team. He has considerable experience advising on cross-border M&A transactions, and serves investment firms and entities in the financial services and construction sectors.

    • I highly appreciated his deep knowledge and strong dedication.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • He always proposes great solutions and gives deep analysis of issues in a reasonable timeframe.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Vietnam, expertise based abroad in JapanHikaru Oguchi
    Vietnam, expertise based abroad in JapanHikaru Oguchi

    Hikaru Oguchi

    Hikaru Oguchi is a partner in Nishimura & Asahi's Tokyo office, and leads its Vietnam practice. She is best known for representing Japanese corporates in their investments into Vietnam. She is regularly involved in large cross-border mandates.

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