Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
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While we are very strong in traditional insolvency work (especially in representations of debtors compared to other large Japanese law firms) as Hideki Matsushima’s track record alone should show, our practice also has a unique strength that distinguishes us from other firms.
Specifically, we pride ourselves in restructuring/insolvency transactions involving out-of-court workouts and turnarounds, where we are confident in saying that our practice is in a league of its own in the Japanese market.
Chambers Review
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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"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."
"Nishimura & Asahi is one of the leading players in Japan in the business restructuring field."
"Nishimura & Asahi can always respond flexibly to difficult projects."
"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."
"Nishimura & Asahi is one of the leading players in Japan in the business restructuring field."
"Nishimura & Asahi can always respond flexibly to difficult projects."
Notable Practitioners
Kenichi Minami is a leading lawyer in Japan, noted for his work representing debtors, creditors and sponsors in out-of-court restructurings.
"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."
"Kenichi Minami is one of the top practitioners in bankruptcy and rehabilitation cases. He is the first person to ask for a project."
"Even in difficult situations, he always provides valuable service."
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."
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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Nishimura & Asahi
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Members
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Daisuke Koriya
Daisuke Matsubara
Gaku Suzuki
Hajime Ueno
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Head of Department
Kenya Tanaka
Masaru Shibahara
Yasuki Goto
Yuri Sugano
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