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Nishimura & Asahi
SUITE 607, 63 LY THAI TO BUILDING, 63 LY THAI TO STREET
HOAN KIEM DISTRICT
HANOI
Vietnam

Vietnam > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Nishimura & Asahi stands out for its work with a litany of Japanese conglomerates on mandates such as acquisitions and divestments, project transfers, and development issues pertaining to inner city and industrial builds. The group demonstrates an understanding of large-scale resorts and residential complexes, as well as ‘smart city’ construction frameworks and strategy. Team head Hikaru Oguchi caters to foreign investors as they initiate or exit from investors, whereas Vu Le Bang has expertise pertaining to banking and finance, construction and labour issues.

Practice head(s):

Hikaru Oguchi

Other key lawyers:

Vu Le Bang; Kazuhide Ohya; Cao Tran Nghia

Key clients

Samty Co., Ltd.

Paragon Urban Development Co., Ltd.

Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp.

Vietnam > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

A Japanese firm with deep roots in the Vietnamese market, Nishimura & Asahi regularly receives instructions regarding investment and cross-border M&A in the country, with strong expertise across a wide range of sectors. An enviable client list includes Asian tech giants, multinational conglomerates, and pioneering Japanese corporations. Team head Hikaru Ogachi sits in the department in a consultant role, overseeing and advising across a multitude of practice matters. Vu Le Bang has notable proficiency at foreign direct investment mandates as well as banking and finance issues, whereas Akira Hiramatsu predominantly focuses on M&A.

Practice head(s):

Hikaru Oguchi

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Marubeni Corporation

Sumitomo Corporation

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Sustainable Energy Ltd.

Lion Corporation

Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp.

JFE Engineering Corporation

T Capital Partners Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Materials Corporation

Samty Co., Ltd.

Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised Lion Corporation and performed due diligence and negotiations on its acquisition of shares in MERAP Holding Corporation.
  • Advised T Capital Partners Co., Ltd. and performed due diligence with respect to target group companies in the garment manufacturing and retail business. The target group consists of multiple operating subsidiaries and affiliates in locations throughout Vietnam, with hundreds of outlets and potential business opportunities in Cambodia and the US.
  • Advised TEPCO Renewable Power, Inc. on its acquisition of shares in Vietnam Power Development Joint Stock Company, a Vietnamese operator of hydroelectric power plants.
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