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What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi is widely renowned for its prowess in complex cross-border litigation and international arbitration, and is active in cases heard before the courts as well as arbitrations in the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC and CIETAC. The firm is frequently instructed by renowned domestic and foreign companies from various sectors such as financial, automotive and pharmaceuticals. It is experienced in a range of disputes, with noteworthy expertise in breach of duty claims and matters concerning product liability and tax litigation.

Nishimura & Asahi is widely renowned for its prowess in complex cross-border litigation and international arbitration, and is active in cases heard before the courts as well as arbitrations in the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC and CIETAC. The firm is frequently instructed by renowned domestic and foreign companies from various sectors such as financial, automotive and pharmaceuticals. It is experienced in a range of disputes, with noteworthy expertise in breach of duty claims and matters concerning product liability and tax litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Nishimura & Asahi represented a Japanese automotive company in connection with large claims brought by approximately 150 claimants before Japan’s National Mediation Commission, involving issues arising from asthma allegedly caused by gas emissions from diesel engines.

  • Nishimura & Asahi defended Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities in a class action brought by investors having purchased Credit Suisse AT1 bonds through the client acting as a broker.

  • Nishimura & Asahi defended Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities in a class action brought by investors having purchased Credit Suisse AT1 bonds through the client acting as a broker.

  • Nishimura & Asahi represented a Japanese automotive company in connection with large claims brought by approximately 150 claimants before Japan’s National Mediation Commission, involving issues arising from asthma allegedly caused by gas emissions from diesel engines.

Strengths

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Nishimura & Asahi provided quick and accurate responses. It was helpful because they appropriately arranged a meeting, and responses to emails were also quick.

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Nishimura & Asahi provided quick and accurate responses. It was helpful because they appropriately arranged a meeting, and responses to emails were also quick.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hiroyuki Tezuka
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Hiroyuki Tezuka
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Senior Statespeople
Hiroyuki Tezuka has a distinguished reputation in the arbitration sphere. He offers over three decades of experience advising clients on large-scale arbitrations arising out of projects and commercial agreements.
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Akihiro Hironaka
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Akihiro Hironaka
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Band 2
Akihiro Hironaka's broad expertise involves representing clients in cross-border disputes, including arbitrations, in connection with joint venture, product liability, tax and antitrust matters.

Hironaka-sensei always tries to understand the business background and requirements in depth, and returns very thoughtful, practical advice.

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Lars Markert
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Lars Markert
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Band 2

Lars Markert has a growing reputation in the market. He is especially noted for his expertise in handling cross-border arbitration cases relating to M&A, investment, construction contracts and product liability issues, often for EU clients.

Lars gave me a thorough explanation and presented me with options based on his high level of experience, so I was very reassured when I consulted with him.

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Chié Nakahara
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Chié Nakahara
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Band 4

Chié Nakahara is a respected arbitration counsel who is in high demand by Japanese corporates and is often mandated to handle cross-border manufacturing and trade-related disputes.

Based on her deep knowledge of international arbitration and legal expertise, Ms Nakahara provided rapid and highly accurate advice, taking into account the specific circumstances of the industry.

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Yutaro Kawabata
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Yutaro Kawabata
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Band 4
Yutaro Kawabata is noted for his extensive experience in arbitration, regularly representing clients from a range of sectors in disputes arising out of breaches and termination of contracts and commercial agreements, as well as uncompleted projects.

Yutaro is a true international arbitration specialist who knows the tricks of the trade and uses them to our advantage.

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Dispute Resolution: Domestic
Hiroyuki Tezuka
S
Hiroyuki Tezuka
S
Senior Statespeople
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Akihiro Hironaka
2
Akihiro Hironaka
2
Band 2
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Chié Nakahara
4
Chié Nakahara
4
Band 4
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Yutaro Kawabata
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Yutaro Kawabata
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Band 4
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Dispute Resolution: International
Lars Markert
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Lars Markert
2
Band 2
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