Frankfurt / Düsseldorf

Our offices in Frankfurt and Düsseldorf are conveniently located in the heart of Europe. We are dedicated to assisting clients from various industries doing business in Europe and Asia.

Nishimura & Asahi is proud to be the first major Japanese law firm to establish operations in Germany. Our deep understanding of both Asian and European business practices, cultures, and languages allows us to deliver precise legal solutions and communicate efficiently. Our lawyers in Germany provide high-quality legal services, supported by deep local market insight and the knowledge of dedicated teams across our global network.

We advise on all corporate and M&A transactions in Europe, including inbound investments and acquisitions of Japanese companies by European companies, outbound investments and acquisitions of European companies by Japanese companies, as well as the formation, management, and dissolution of joint ventures. We handle cartel investigations, merger filings, foreign direct investment notifications, and provide strategic advice on commercial disputes and internal investigations.

For Japanese companies seeking to dispatch employees to Germany, we also assist with obtaining necessary visas and work permits from the relevant German authorities. In addition, we provide our clients with advice on domestic and international data, cybersecurity and AI related legislations such as GDPR, Data Act, NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act and AI Act. Our lawyers in Germany have significant experience in compliance matters, data breach incident response, as well as data-related transactions and agreements. They work closely with our dedicated teams in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia to provide our clients with comprehensive, cross-border legal services.