LAWYER PROFILE

Nobuaki Kobayashi

Asia-Pacific 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Restructuring/insolvency, general corporate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and dispute resolution.

Career

Mr. Kobayashi has a wealth of practical experience handling high-profile insolvency and restructuring proceedings, including large-scale corporate reorganizations.

・Admitted to practice law in Japan; member of the Tokyo Bar Association (1983)

・ Founded Kobayashi & Associates Law Office (2000)

・Guest Lecturer, Chuo Law School (2004-2007)

・Visiting Professor, Chuo Law School (2007-2014)

・ Appointed as a turnaround professional in Turnaround ADR procedures (2008-present)

・Appointed as the chairperson of the Study Group on Guidelines for Executive Guarantees (2013-present)

・Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (2013-2020)

・Senior Counsel, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (Head of Insolvency/Restructuring Practice Group) (2021- present)

・Appointed as the chairperson of the Study Group on Business Revitalization for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (2021-present)

・Representative director, Japanese Association of Turnaround Professionals(2024-present)

Professional Memberships

Tokyo Bar Association (1983-present).

Personal

LLB, Chuo University, 1979.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Restructuring/Insolvency - Japan

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Nobuaki Kobayashi is highly esteemed for his representation of debtors in out-of-court workouts and as a leading bankruptcy trustee in Japan. He is also called upon as a chief independent expert during business turnaround procedures.

Strengths

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  • He is the most experienced lawyer in bankruptcy and restructuring fields.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific
  • He is outstanding as a leading lawyer in the area with a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (52)

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