Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
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Provided by Nishimura & Asahi
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.
Chambers Review
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. The firm acts for a range of clients including Rockport Japan, TEPCO Energy Partners and Japan Airlines.
Work Highlights
- Nishimura & Asahi advised MUFG Bank in an out-of-court workout process via Turnaround ADR that was converted into a civil rehabilitation case.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"There is a strong response ability as a team."
"It is a very reliable, powerful team that is also organised."
"There is a strong response ability as a team."
"It is a very reliable, powerful team that is also organised."
Notable Practitioners
Kenichi Minami is a leading lawyer in Japan, noted for his work representing debtors, creditors and sponsors in out-of-court restructurings.
"He is the best in the field of business revitalisation in Japan."
"His negotiation and business understanding skills are outstanding, and I think he is a revitalisation lawyer who represents Japan."
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Nishimura & Asahi
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Members
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Daisuke Koriya
Daisuke Matsubara
Gaku Suzuki
Hajime Ueno
Head of Department
Head of Department
Kenya Tanaka
Masaru Shibahara
Yasuki Goto
Yuri Sugano
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