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Zentaro Nihei

Zentaro Nihei

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

About

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Mr. Nihei specializes in financial restructuring and insolvency, and special situation investing. He regularly represents hedge funds, private equity funds, and other investors in matters, including those of a cross-border nature.

Career

Admitted in Japan (2004), New York (2011).

Professional Memberships

Daini Tokyo Bar Association (Japan), INSOL International, International Insolvency Institute (III), International Bar Association (IBA), Tokyo Bar Association (Insolvency Study Group), Japanese Association of Turnaround Professionals, Japanese Association for Business Recovery,

Japanese Federation of Insolvency Professionals, Japan Insolvency Practitioners’ Network, The East Asian Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Prospectus

Publications

Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency in Asia 2020(Co-author) (Asian Business Law Institute, International Insolvency Institute (III), 2020).

Personal

University of Kyoto (LLB, 2003); Duke University School of Law (LLM, 2011).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Restructuring/Insolvency - Japan

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Zentaro Nihei comes recommended for his client service and language capabilities. He has established himself as a respected practitioner and is instructed by debtors to handle out-of-court workouts, as well as by sponsors of distressed companies.

Strengths

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  • Zentaro is a confidence-inspiring expert.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Zentaro is sharp and knowledgeable.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific

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Asia-Pacific Region

Japan

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