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
Recent Work
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- HERALBONY Co., Ltd. – Establishment of HERALBONY Foundation
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- ITOCHU Corporation – Integration of AKQA’s operations in Japan
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- 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
- Yokowo Co., Ltd. - Strategic Capital and Business Alliance with WinWay Technology Co., Ltd. and Chunghwa Precision Test Technology Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.12
- Waldencast PLC - Transfer of “Obagi” Trademark Rights to Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.12
- SPARX Asset Management Co., Ltd. – Acquisition of Sawafuji Electric Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.12
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., MUFG Bank, Ltd. ー Investment Agreement with a Leading Non-Banking Financial Company in India
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- Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of Shares of Avendus Capital Private Limited
Awards & Rankings
Seminars
Publications
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Key Considerations for the Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Cases of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in “the world of work” – International Trends and Implications for Japanese Companies (Part I)
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Global Legal Insights - Energy 2026, Japan Chapter
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Chambers Global Practice Guides - Agribusiness 2025 (Japan: Trends and Developments)
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