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Nishimura & Asahi

General Business Law

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Myanmar


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Our Yangon office has a strong team consisting of Japanese and Myanmar attorneys who are fluent in Japanese and English, and we handle a wide range of legal issues, including investigations of foreign investment regulations and permits, M&A (including dissolution of joint ventures), disputes with local companies, crisis management, labor issues, issues related to business withdrawal, and human rights due diligence We support clients in all areas of the manufacturing, infrastructure (real estate, logistics, construction, telecommunications, energy), financial, commercial, and service industries (IT, healthcare, and others).

We have also been involved in a number of public activities, including legal system surveys, provision of legal aid, and lobbying support activities at the request of the Japanese government, and have been taking advantage of countless opportunities to share our knowledge of Myanmar's legal system gained through our activities in the country viavarious publications, seminars, and other activities.

Our Yangon office will continue to support companies in Myanmar, which are facing increasing difficulties in navigating their way through the country's various challenges, by providing problem-solving support based on our wealth of experience and local practices.

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General Business Law - Myanmar

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi's lawyers in Yangon are regularly entrusted by Japanese and Thai entities to advise on matters in Myanmar. The team assists clients with company licensing, joint ventures, M&A and real estate issues. It also handles matters pertaining to dispute resolution. The practice acts on mandates in a range of sectors including healthcare, finance, insurance and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

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  • Nishimura & Asahi acted as external legal adviser to the Japan External Trade Organisation, which provides support for Japanese SMEs investing in Myanmar through a platform.

Strengths

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  • Nishimura & Asahi consider clients' concerns and stand by clients, with very quick responses.

    General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Yusuke Yukawa
    Band 3Yusuke Yukawa

    Yusuke Yukawa

    Yusuke Yukawa leads Nishimura & Asahi's Myanmar practice. He has broad corporate expertise, assisting clients with cross-border investments, joint ventures and acquiring licences in Myanmar.
    • Yusuke provides a sense of security with his polite response to customers and predictability as a professional.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific

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