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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.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Japan

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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 represented REINOWA and its subsidiaries in its civil rehabilitation proceeding and secured creditors' approval for its rehabilitation plans.

Strengths

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Having handled many cases, it is very experienced and has strong and broad connections with multiple players, including courts, which makes N&A outstanding.

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N&A has many experienced lawyers. Its bench is thick, with senior partners and young lawyers executing the work.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kenichi Minami
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Kenichi Minami
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
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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.

Kenichi is one of the top lawyers in the restructuring industry.

He is a well-balanced expert with personality, negotiation skills and execution skills.

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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.

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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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Kenichi Minami
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
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Hajime Ueno
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Hajime Ueno
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Yuri Sugano
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Members

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Daisuke Koriya

Daisuke Matsubara

Gaku Suzuki

Hajime Ueno

Hideki Matsushima

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Kenichi Minami

Kenichi Minami

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Kenya Tanaka

Masaru Shibahara

Yasuki Goto

Yuri Sugano

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