Tokyo
Top-tier legal services through global collaboration
Founded in 1966, Nishimura & Asahi has consistently provided client-focused legal services from Tokyo, one of the world’s leading economic hubs. As a pioneer in business law, we collaborate seamlessly across more than 22 locations* with over 900 professionals*, offering clients comprehensive support across a wide spectrum of specialized practice areas.
Our Tokyo office functions as a central hub within our global legal network, connecting locations across Japan, Asia, Europe, Norh America, and the Middle East. As professionals in international legal matters, we maintain strong partnerships with leading local law firms and bring deep knowledge about the laws and circumstances of each jurisdiction.
As Japan’s largest international law firm, we leverage these strengths to provide client solutions for diverse legal challenges.
*Including Associate and Alliance offices
News
- Media
- Forward Law Review Publishes Comments by Junko Watanabe and Takanori Mizuno on 2026 Sustainability Governance Outlook
- Notices
- Office Visit by Students and Professionals from Central Asia and Caucasus Region as part of “MIRAI” Program: Lectures on WTO and EPA/FTA and International Investment Law
- Notices
- Survey on Responsible Business Conduct and Respect for Human Rights in Southeast Asia
Recent Work
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- 2026.1
- Endeavour United Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of CLAN Co., Ltd.
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- 2026.1
- HERALBONY Co., Ltd. – Establishment of HERALBONY Foundation
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- 2026.1
- ITOCHU Corporation – Integration of AKQA’s operations in Japan
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- 2026.1
- Proterial, Ltd. - Transfer of Automotive Casting Business to a U.S.-Based Investment Company
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- 2026.1
- Carlyle: Sale of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. to Stanley Electric Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.12
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Change to Capital Structure of Astemo, Ltd. and Conversion to a Consolidated Subsidiary
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- 2025.12
- Sompo Holdings, Inc. - Capital and Business Alliance with Kamakura Shinsho, Ltd.
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- 2025.12
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. – Joint Venture with GMO Internet Group, Inc. and GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc.
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- 2025.12
- KOKUYO Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of Thien Long Group Corporation via Tender Offer and Subsidiary Creation
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- 2025.12
- Yokowo Co., Ltd. - Strategic Capital and Business Alliance with WinWay Technology Co., Ltd. and Chunghwa Precision Test Technology Co., Ltd.
Awards & Rankings
Seminars
Publications
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How Companies Should Approach LGBTQ Issues Amid Backlash
Articles
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Japan Moves Ahead with Implementation of OECD Side-by-Side Package
Articles
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The International Expansion of Illegal Sports Betting and Match Manipulation, and a Public–Private Partnership Model — Japan’s Future Direction in Light of the Macolin Convention
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