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What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi is a premier law firm in Japan with proven strength in tackling civil rehabilitation, out-of-court workouts and turnarounds. The firm possesses extensive experience in cross-border filings, especially in relation to US regulations. The team notably acts for both creditors and debtors, with an emphasis on recapitalisation and restructuring procedures. It leverages its strength in traditional mergers and acquisitions in the context of restructuring transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Nishimura & Asahi advised Japanese display technology company JOLED on civil rehabilitation proceedings to sell and transfer its research and development units to a third-party sponsor.

Strengths

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Nishimura & Asahi can always respond flexibly to difficult projects.

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It appears that they truly place importance on commercial understanding, and because of their high level of contact, I feel that their level of understanding is also extremely high.

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Nishimura & Asahi is one of the leading players in Japan in the business restructuring field.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kenichi Minami
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Kenichi Minami
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Kenichi Minami is a leading lawyer in Japan, noted for his work representing debtors, creditors and sponsors in out-of-court restructurings.

Even in difficult situations, he always provides valuable service.

Kenichi Minami is one of the top practitioners in bankruptcy and rehabilitation cases. He is the first person to ask for a project.

The more attention a case receives from the public, the more skilfully he demonstrates his ability to control the parties involved and break through difficult situations.

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Hajime Ueno
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Hajime Ueno
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Hajime Ueno is an experienced counsel for businesses undergoing restructuring and reorganisation.

Regardless of the size of the case, he provides prompt and accurate advice in a friendly manner, demonstrating his ability to break through even in troubled situations.

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Yuri Sugano
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Yuri Sugano is increasingly sought after for her expertise in insolvency and restructuring, having advised on a number of high-profile matters.

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Kenichi Minami
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Hajime Ueno
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Hajime Ueno
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Yuri Sugano
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