Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
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Provided by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is widely recognized as one of the premier law firms for restructuring in Japan.
We provide high quality legal service not only to distressed companies themselves but also to various interested parties, such as financial institutions, creditors, sponsors, investors, parent companies or shareholders and business partners. We can organize the best team for clients’ best interests by gathering experts from our restructuring team and other various practice groups of our firm such as M&A, banking, capital markets, litigations, tax, and so on. Our clients include not only listed companies with global operations, but also unlisted companies, foreign companies, corporate founders, and any other parties with an interest in business restructuring. We are involved in most of recent large in-court and out-of-restructuring cases in Japan. We are also appointed by the court as trustee in complex cases such as MtGox’s case. Our team’s extensive experience in such complex international restructuring cases, combined with our expertise in various areas including banking, M&A, and litigation highlights our capability to deliver innovative legal solutions and contributes heavily to the development of global restructuring practices.
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https://www.noandt.com/en/practices/restructuring_and_insolvency/
Chambers Review
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is a leading law firm in Japan with specialist expertise in multi-jurisdictional restructuring and insolvency matters, including out-of-court workouts and business revitalisation ADR. The firm has a strong track record of experience in handling reorganisation and civil rehabilitation proceedings as well as advising various clients on the restructuring aspects arising out of corporate transactions. The team provides debtor-side as well as sponsor-side representation in relation to distressed M&A, capital injections and DIP financing. Lawyers in the team also have experience acting as trustees in bankruptcy proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu served as global lead counsel to airbag and seat belt manufacturer Takata Corporation, coordinating its multi-jurisdictional reorganisation and bankruptcy filing process.
Strengths
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"It was an honour and a privilege to work with them. They are the pre-eminent law firm in Japan."
"The service level is top notch and the response is fast."
"Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu are able to properly analyse cases, understand the essence of the problem and create cooperative relationships with the necessary stakeholders."
"It was an honour and a privilege to work with them. They are the pre-eminent law firm in Japan."
"The service level is top notch and the response is fast."
"Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu are able to properly analyse cases, understand the essence of the problem and create cooperative relationships with the necessary stakeholders."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Nobuaki Kobayashi provides the highest level of service in our field."
"I am satisfied with his knowledge of the law, his leadership skills, his extensive experience in the field and his ability in all aspects."
"I rate him as the top restructuring lawyer in Japan."
Tomohiro Okawa is developing a stellar reputation for handling cross-border restructuring and insolvency mandates in the Japanese market, with particular expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings.
"He accurately understands the intentions of his clients and responds quickly to resolve issues."
"Tomohiro Okawa has a wealth of knowledge and experience in business rehabilitation, as well as a deep knowledge of overseas bankruptcy laws."
"Tomohiro Okawa's service and knowledge are top-notch, and he has a lot of experience for his age. I think he is a lawyer who will be responsible for the future of the firm."
Yosuke Kanegae is frequently instructed by distressed debtors in high-value, cross-border restructurings. He is experienced in acting for clients in in-court restructuring proceedings, in addition to out-of-court workouts.
"On an unprecedented and difficult project, Yosuke Kanegae analysed the situation, came up with a solution and implemented it accordingly, with strong negotiating skills."
"He was able to lead discussions and effectively advance negotiations, even in large meetings with a large number of people, and I was impressed by his strong negotiation skills."
"Yosuke Kanegae responded quickly and gave us objective advice with a very good understanding of our situation."
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