London
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We provide full support for Japanese companies expanding their European business from London, a major hub for European market. Lawyers with a thorough knowledge of local practice provide support in resolving complex legal issues, particularly in cross-border M&A, corporate, finance, and other matters.
From London, the centre of M&A and finance in Europe and with an important presence amongst European countries, we provide legal support to Japanese companies developing business in the UK and European countries.
We are particularly strong in acquisitions, JV, sale and restructuring of local companies by Japanese companies, general corporate, legal and regulatory research for European business development, and finance transactions. In each case, our team familiar with local laws and practices, including lawyers qualified in local law provides legal services that reflect cutting-edge practice in an efficient and flexible manner, in collaboration with local law firms.
In the North American and Asian regions, which are important markets for European business, we will also provide seamless strategic legal services in terms of geography and time zones through collaboration with our offices in North America and Asia.
*Legal advice in the UK is provided under the name of Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited, a legal entity independent from, and a subsidiary of, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo). None of Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited or, the representative, Yoshiyuki Kizu is authorized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for England and Wales, and none will undertake any reserved legal activity as defined in the United Kingdom Legal Services Act 2007.
People
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Yoshi’s practice covers various M&A transactions, cross border deals, and day-to-day commercial businesses, with ...
Yoshiyuki KIZU
- Partner
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- London Office* Representative
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He advises on a wide range of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, co-investments, minority inves...
Timothy MERCHANT
- Partner
- London*2
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*Legal advice in the UK is provided under the name of Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited, a legal entity independent fr...
Yuki TAKADA
- Associate
- London*2
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*Legal advice in the UK is provided under the name of Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited, a legal entity independent fr...
Sotaro HOTTA
- Associate
- London*2
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*Legal advice in the UK is provided under the name of Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited, a legal entity independent fr...
Aoi KATO
- Associate
- London*2
News
Recent Work
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- 2024.10
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: Sports DX Promotion Project FY2023
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- 2024.10
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: Final Report on the FY2023 Project to Improve the Commercial Transaction and Service Environment
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- 2024.8
- Olympus Corporation: Transfer of Orthopedic Surgery Business
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- 2024.4
- Levelup Climate Tech Pte. Ltd. - Acquisition of Zevero Ltd in the UK
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- 2023.5
- Exponent Private Equity LLP: Acquisition of stock in SHL-Japan Ltd.
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- 2023.4
- Kyocera Corporation - Acquisition of NIXKA S.A.S
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- 2023.4
- Toridoll Holdings Corporation: Acquisition of UK-based restaurant operator Fulham Shore Plc
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- 2023.2
- Unimat Life Corporation: Acquisition of Cassina IXC. Ltd.
Awards & Rankings
Seminars
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IBA ‘50:50 by 2030’ Report on Gender Representation in the Legal Profession and Panel Discussion by Emerging Female Leaders
London
External Seminars
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N&A Legal Forum
European M&A dynamics - what makes a successful auction transaction in England and France
Tokyo
Nishimura & Asahi Seminars
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Navigating Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Issues in M&A Transactions
Tokyo
External Seminars
Publications
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Watching Out for “False 'Eco-Friendly' Labeling”: Risks and Liabilities
Others
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Future Directions for Cooperation Among Like-minded Countries to Operationalize DFFT with a Focus on Government Access
Articles
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Energy related International Investment Law and Proceedings for Investor-State Dispute Settlement (Vol.2)
Articles