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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Offices

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
SUITE 10.04, CORNERSTONE BUILDING
16 PHAN CHU TRINH, HOAN KIEM DISTRICT
HANOI CITY
Vietnam
Visit website 84 24 3266 8140 84 24 3266 8141

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu > The Legal 500 Rankings

Vietnam > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is praised for its ‘wealth of knowledge of real estate in Vietnam’ and specialises in working for foreign bodies, predominantly from Japan but also Australia, Singapore and the Philippines, regarding real estate and construction project acquisitions and investments in the Vietnamese market. Recently the group has engaged with industrial plots, hotel and resorts, as well as warehouse development projects. Motohisa Nakagawa spearheads the team alongside Keigo Sawayama, with the former chiefly recognised for his leasing and joint venture work, and the latter for his investment and divestment expertise.

Practice head(s):

Motohisa Nakagawa; Keigo Sawayama

Testimonials

‘ They are highly anticipatory and detailed in their work. Their communication are crystal clear and responsive.’

‘Motohisa Nakagawa is very efficient in his communication and matter-management. He is also very business minded.’

‘Wealth of knowledge of real estate in Vietnam.’

‘Outstanding knowledge about real estate-related law in Vietnam, providing insight into possible issues.’

‘Motohisa Nakagawa is highly skilled and experienced in M&A and real estate.’

Key clients

Tokyo LLC

Leben Community Co., Ltd.

Minato Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Shimizu Corporation

Daibiru Corporation

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

One MEA Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Vietnam > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu acts on a strong portfolio of matters, often with Japan-centric clients that are seeking counsel on their subsidiaries. Cross-border real estate deals are a key feature of the practice, as well as establishing and advising joint ventures and providing insight on market regulations and compliance. Team head Motohisa Nakagawa has been highly engaged with mandates in the construction and manufacturing sectors, while Keigo Sawayama, who has been extremely active over the past twelve months, has received instructions from clients in retail, IT, consumer goods and real estate.

Practice head(s):

Motohisa Nakagawa; Keigo Sawayama

Testimonials

‘They know about our business model very well and have been committed to our business by giving us precise advice to us.’

They have excellent knowledge of Vietnam’s legal system and its operation. The result of due diligence was accurate and satisfying.’

‘Motohisa Nakagawa has played a vital role for us. He is reliable and accessible.’

‘Keigo Sawayama has excellent knowledge of Japanese and Vietnamese legal system.’

Key clients

DENTSU INC.

UT Group Co., Ltd.

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

TEPCO Power Grid, Incorporated

Toenec Corporation

Marubeni Corporation

Asahi Kasei Corporation

Work highlights

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu > Firm Profile

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, based in Tokyo, Japan, is widely recognized as a leading law firm and one of the foremost providers of international and commercial legal services. In representing its leading domestic and international clients, the firm has successfully structured and negotiated many of the largest and most significant corporate, finance and real estate transactions related to Japan. The firm has extensive corporate and litigation capabilities spanning key commercial areas such as antitrust, intellectual property, labor and taxation, and is known for path-breaking domestic and cross-border risk management/corporate governance cases and large-scale corporate reorganizations.  The approximately 600 lawyers of the firm, including about 50 experienced lawyers from various jurisdictions outside Japan, work together in customized teams to provide clients with the expertise and experience specifically required for each client matter.

The firm’s Hanoi office (Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Hanoi Branch) is located in Hoan Kiem district which is the central business area of Hanoi, and it provides legal support to foreign investors for their businesses in Vietnam, and to Vietnamese investors for their investments in Japan. The office is eager to meet the legal needs of its clients mainly in northern Vietnam, including Hanoi and Hai Phong as well as companies that are considering expanding their business in those areas. The Hanoi office is also prepared to efficiently handle legal matters in any part of the country, especially matters that require negotiation with the central government of Vietnam, through close collaboration with the firm’s HCMC office.

For more information, please visit the firm’s website.

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Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 603 (as of January 1, 2024)
in Vietnam (HCMC & Hanoi) : 9 (as of January 1, 2024)
at this office : 5 (as of January 1, 2024)

Languages

English
Japanese
Vietnamese

Memberships

The Vietnam Business Lawyers' Club (VBLC)

Domestic Language Profile


Japanese Profile:
長島・大野・常松法律事務所は、約600名の弁護士が所属する日本有数の総合法律事務所であり、東京、ニューヨーク、シンガポール、バンコク、ホーチミン、ハノイ、ジャカルタ及び上海に拠点を構えています。
当事務所は、日本のリーディングファームとして数々の大型案件を手掛け、あらゆる分野の法律問題に対応してきた実績に基づき、企業が必要とする様々なリーガルサービスをワンストップで提供できる体制を整えています。多岐にわたる分野の専門的知識と実績をもつ弁護士が機動的にチームを組み、質の高いアドバイスや実務的サポートを行っています。

当事務所のハノイ・オフィス（Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Hanoi Branch）は、ハノイ市の中心部Hoan Kiem区にオフィスを構え、日本企業のベトナムでの事業展開をリーガル面から支援しています。主にハノイ、ハイフォンなどベトナム北部の依頼者の皆様及びこの地域に進出を検討されている依頼者の皆様の法的ニーズにお応えするとともに、ホーチミン・オフィスと連携しながら、ベトナム中央政府との折衝が必要な案件などベトナム全土の案件について効率的に対応できる体制を構築しております。

Mandarin Profile:
长岛・大野・常松律师事务所是一家拥有大约600名律师的日本顶级综合性律师事务所，在东京、纽约、新加坡、曼谷、胡志明、河内、雅加达以及上海均设有业务网点。
本事务所作为日本顶级律所，经办了多项大型案件，解决了涉及广泛领域的法律问题，并通过业务经验，构建了能为企业提供全方位一站式法律服务的体系。本事务所的律师具备多元化的专业知识和服务业绩，可灵活组建团队，切实为客户提供高质量的建议和实务操作支持。

本事务所的河内办公室(Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Hanoi Branch)于河内市的中心地区Hoan Kiem区，从法务方面支援日本企业在越南发展事业。在主要满足河内、海防市等越南北部地区的客户及考虑投资该地区的客户的法律需求的同时，与胡志明办公室协作，构筑能有效应对需要与越南中央政府交涉的案件等越南全国案件的体制。



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