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Nishimura & Asahi

Insurance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan


Nishimura & Asahi

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About

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We advise on a wide range of insurance regulatory matters including applications for insurance business licenses, sales regulations (including bancassurance regulations), and responses to inspections by supervisory agencies. We have attorneys who have worked at the Financial Service Agency (FSA) and we have experience in requesting the FSA to amend regulations on behalf of clients.

We hold an impressive record of achieving excellent results for our clients in complex insurance (including both primary insurance and reinsurance) disputes and litigation matters of every kind, such as insurance coverage disputes concerning insurance policies. In particular, we are very experienced in advising on reinsurance disputes.

We offer a broad range of legal services relevant to insurance companies in the areas of M&A, demutualisations, the incorporation of branches of foreign insurance companies and the transfer of insurance contracts. Recently, we had the opportunity to handle a number of cross-border M&A transactions, both inbound and outbound.

Industries (1)

  • Insurance

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Insurance - Japan

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi has a first-rate practice with a solid reputation for advising insurers on a broad spectrum of transactions, and with particular skill in handling cross-border acquisitions and financing. The team additionally handles reinsurance disputes and advises on the development of insurance products. The firm is adept at tackling regulatory matters, with a proven track record of interaction with the FSA and is equally capable of offering insurance-related litigation services. Several team members possess prior experience either as in-house counsel at insurance companies or as secondees to the FSA.

Work Highlights

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  • Nishimura & Asahi advised Nippon Life Insurance Company on its approximately USD10 billion acquisition of Resolution Life Group.

Strengths

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  • The N&A team has deep experience with highly complex transactions.

    Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Nishimura & Asahi can provide legal advice based on business needs and has experienced lawyers with in-depth knowledge of M&A.

    Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Takuya Oshida
    Band 2Takuya Oshida

    Takuya Oshida

    Takuya Oshida often advises on cross-border acquisitions and strategic investments. In addition to insurance-related M&A, he is also sought after for his advice on insurance regulations.

    • Oshida Sensei is highly experienced with sophisticated matters.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He has a high level of expertise and extensive experience in matters related to the Insurance Business Act.

      Insurance respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Nishimura & Asahi (1)

Japan

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