The Nikkei "Most Successful Lawyers in 2021"

The following Nishimura & Asahi lawyers were selected as The NIKKEI "Most successful lawyers in 2021" in the named practice areas.

The Nikkei, formally known as Nihon Keizai Shimbun, is Japan’s flagship newspaper, and “Most Successful Lawyers” is an annual survey that ranks the country’s most exceptional lawyers across three categories. The results take into account votes cast by members from more than 170 companies’ legal departments and circa 110 private practice lawyers. The voters can select just two lawyers who stand out for their legal service delivery in each practice area category.

This notable success underpins our commitment to providing our clients with seamless, high-quality legal services.

Ranking selected by companies

Corporate crisis management category
Hiroshi Kimeda (1st), Kaku Hirao (5th)

Tax category
Yo Ota (2nd)

General corporate law category
Yo Ota (2nd)

Comprehensive ranking selected by companies & private practice lawyers

Corporate crisis management category
Hiroshi Kimeda (1st), Kaku Hirao (6th), Kei Umebayashi (10th)

Tax category
Yo Ota (3rd), Tsuyoshi Ito (7th)

General corporate law category
Yo Ota (2nd), Kazuhiro Takei (9th)