Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City
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- Lawyers:
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- Practice teams:
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Since opening our Ho Chi Minh City office in 2010 and our Hanoi office in 2011, we have been at the forefront of delivering innovative legal solutions in Vietnam.
We are one of the largest foreign law firms in the country, with approximately 60 professionals. Our team includes Japanese, Vietnamese, and international legal practitioners based locally, as well as professionals across Asia who have deep knowledge of Vietnamese law. We collaborate closely to provide a full spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal services.
With extensive experience in Vietnam and throughout the Asia-Pacific region, our locally and internationally qualified professionals advise a diverse range of companies across industries. We are well positioned to support inbound and outbound investments, business alliances, mergers and acquisitions, real estate developments, infrastructure and energy projects, crisis management, dispute resolution, banking and finance, and other legal matters relevant to businesses expanding into or outside Vietnam.
Our team regularly consults with Vietnamese government agencies on complex legal issues in major transactions. Over the past decade, we have also advised the government on statutory amendments and the adoption of new legislation.
We understand that businesses require practical, timely, and accurate legal advice to navigate Vietnam’s evolving legal landscape. Our deep knowledge and insight into Vietnamese law allow us to meet those needs efficiently. We are here to lead you forward.
People
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He has worked in Vietnam since 2014, and is currently a representative of our Hanoi Office. He has mainly provided le...
Akira HIRAMATSU
- Partner
- Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City
- Hanoi Office Representative
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Clients value Isamu’s unique insight into the challenges and uncertainties that they face in a dynamic, growing regio...
Isamu IMAIZUMI
- Partner
- Tokyo Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnam Practice Partner
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Bang is a partner with more than 20 years of professional legal experience. He joined the Ho Chi Minh City Office in ...
VU Le Bang
- Partner
- Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City
- HCMC Office Co-Representatives
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Mr. Loc joined Nishimura & Asahi (Ho Chi Minh City Office) in July 2012. Before that, he spent more than 8 years ...
HA Hoang Loc
- Partner
- Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City
- HCMC Office Co-Representatives
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Huong started her career at leading local and regional law firms with diversified national and international practice...
NGUYEN Thi Thanh Huong
- Partner
- Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City
- Hanoi
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Huong is highly skilled at providing practical solutions that are tailored to clients' needs in regard to M&...
PHAN Thien Huong
- Partner
- Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City
- Hanoi
News
Recent Work
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- 2025.6
- Basic Capital Management - Acquisition of Shares in Toska‐Bano’k Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.2
- AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. – Acquisition of Post and Telecommunication Finance Company Limited
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- 2024.7
- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. - Agreement to Establish “Vie BOARD” a Joint Venture Company
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- 2024.7
- Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. - Loan Financing for the Vietnam Block B Gas Field Development
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- 2024.6
- Mitsubishi Materials Corporation Group: Acquisition of H.C. Starck Holding (Germany) GmbH
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- 2024.5
- Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. - MBO of Nihon Housing Co., Ltd.
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- 2023.9
- Cognex Corporation: Acquisition of Moritex Corporation
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- 2023.9
- Carlyle: Tender offer for shares in Seiko PMC Corporation
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- 2023.7
- TOMOKU CO., LTD. - Acquisition of Khang Thanh Manufacturing Joint Stock Company
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- 2023.7
- Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc. - Investment in Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Project in Vietnam
Awards & Rankings
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“Nishimura & Asahi is well reputed for its proficiency in assisting major Japanese corporates with investments in Vietnam, including joint ventures and M&A. Aids a broad selection of clients from a wide variety of industries, including the real estate, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. Well placed to advise on issues relating to foreign investment regulations in Vietnam. Its team includes Vietnamese and Japanese-qualified lawyers. Examples of clients include Mitsubishi Materials, Hitachi Sustainable Energy and Aozora Bank.”
Chambers, Corporate/M&A: Vietnam (Global 2022)
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“Nishimura & Asahi has a strong profile among Japanese investors in Vietnam, and its roster of clients includes names such as Mitsui and Mitsubishi. Tokyo-based partner Hikaru Oguchi leads the team and advises overseas clients, particularly in relation to greenfield investments. Key names on the ground in Ho Chi Minh City include Vu Le Bang, Ha Haong Loc and Kazuhide Ohya.”
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“Leading Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi currently has two offices in Vietnam and houses more than 20 lawyers. It is dedicated to corporate and M&A work, and is particularly active in the consumer goods and services and real estate sectors. It also helps bridge Japanese and international clients to the Vietnamese market with local insight. Hikaru Oguchi and Kazuhide Ohya are key contacts.”
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Seminars
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Nishimura & Asahi Legal Forum Online
M&A and Corporate Practice and Trends in 2024 (Indonesia/Singapore/Thai/Vietnam)
Online (Archive)
Nishimura & Asahi Seminars
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Scientific Seminar on Hanoi And Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway System Development
Online
External Seminars
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INVESTMENT LEGAL SUPPORT FORUM 2023
Ho Chi Minh
External Seminars