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
- Takato Masuda's comments on Japanese Tax Agency Updates Tax Guidance to Reflect Pillar 2
- Notices
- Legal Education Lecture for La Salle Junior and Senior High School Students
- Media
- Forward Law Review Publishes Comments by Junko Watanabe and Takanori Mizuno on 2026 Sustainability Governance Outlook
Recent Work
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- 2026.2
- Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co., Ltd. - Capital and Business Alliance with Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Issuance of New Shares, and Disposal of Treasury Share
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- 2026.2
- Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co., Ltd. - Repurchase of Treasury Shares
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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.
