Leading Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi currently has two offices in Vietnam and houses more than 20 lawyers. It is dedicated to corporate and M&A work, and is particularly active in the consumer goods and services and real estate sectors. It also helps bridge Japanese and international clients to the Vietnamese market with local insight. Hikaru Oguchi and Kazuhide Ohya are key contacts.
Work highlights
Advised Aozora Bank, a TSE-listed leading Japanese commercial bank, on its acquisition of 15% stake in Vietnam’s Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank.
Advised Mitsubishi UFJ Lease and Finance on its acquisition of 49% stake in VietinBank Leasing.
Key clients
Haseko Corporation, Samty, The Shibusawa Warehouse, Yamato Kogyo, Yurtec Corporation
