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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
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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu > The Legal 500 Rankings

Vietnam > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Housing a team with ‘a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate matters’, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu specialises in providing legal assistance to Japanese investors on real estate development, construction, acquisition, ownership and leasing mandates in Vietnam. The group is co-led by Motohisa Nakagawa in Ho Chi Minh City who has a ‘sharp mind with commercial sense’ and Keigo Sawayama in Hanoi, both of whom have considerable expertise handling real estate matters.

Practice head(s):

Motohisa Nakagawa; Keigo Sawayama

Testimonials

‘Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu have the ability to handle seamlessly and efficiently sophisticated real estate transactions.’

‘Motohisa Nakagawa possesses sharp mind with commercial sense, and excellent communication skills.’

‘The team has a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate matters in Vietnam, which enables them to provide appropriate legal advice.’

‘They provide practical advice, not just legal interpretations, which I would particularly recommend to those with limited experience of doing business in Vietnam.’

‘Motohisa Nakagawa differs significantly from other lawyers in Vietnamese practice in that he does not stop at explaining his analysis and interpretation of legal issues, but advises on how to achieve the objectives with reduced risk.’

Key clients

Shimizu Corporation

Daibiru Corporation

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

One MEA Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Vietnam > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Advising Japanese investors seeking to acquire shares in Vietnamese companies or establish themselves in Vietnam, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu advises on a range corporate mandates and M&A. The practice is co-headed by Motohisa Nakagawa in Ho Chi Minh City and Keigo Sawayama in Hanoi, who are both corporate and M&A specialists with extensive experience advising on transactions.

Practice head(s):

Motohisa Nakagawa; Keigo Sawayama

Testimonials

‘The team is well-trained and their suggestions were very practical.’

‘Motohisa Nakagawa is experienced and detailed in his advice.’

‘Fast responses and highly professional staff.’

‘Keigo Sawayama was always quick to respond. His opinions and advice were clear and very precise for those of us who are not legal experts. In addition to his expertise, he was customer-focused and trustworthy in his advice.’

Key clients

DENTSU INC.

Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

TEPCO Power Grid, Incorporated

Dynapac Co., Ltd.

Marubeni Corporation

Asahi Kasei Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Dynapac Co., Ltd. on acquisition of 90% of the shares of TKT Vietnam PlasticPackaging Joint Stock Company.
  • Advised Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited on its divestment of entire capital stakes in JPCORELEX (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., to Stavian Pulp & Paper Joint Stock company.
  • Advised FICT Limited on its sales of 100% of the capital of FICT Vietnam Company Limited(formerly known as FUJITSU Computer Products of Vietnam, Inc.) to Tripod Technology, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer.

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 over 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 : 639 (as of April 1, 2025)
in Vietnam (HCMC & Hanoi) : 10 (as of April 1, 2025)
at this office : 5 (as of April 1, 2025)

Languages

English
Japanese
Vietnamese

Memberships

The Vietnam Business Lawyers' Club (VBLC)

Press Releases

NO&T Hosts Reception Celebrating the Opening of its London Office and NO&T Europe Week

11th June 2025 On May 21, 2025, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (NO&T) hosted a reception in Tokyo to celebrate the opening of our London office and NO&T Europe Week.

NO&T Hosts Reception Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its Shanghai Office

28th April 2025 On February 20, 2025, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (NO&T) hosted a reception in Shanghai to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of its Shanghai office.

Announcing New Partners and Counsel of NO&T

30th January 2025 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“NO&T”) is pleased to announce its new partners and counsel as of January 1, 2025, as follows:

Announcement of Establishment of NO&T Data Lab and Conclusion of a Collaborative Agreement with the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy at the Graduate School of Law, Kyoto University

30th January 2025 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Managing Partner: Soichiro Fujiwara; “NO&T”) established NO&T Data Lab Co., Ltd. (“NO&T Data Lab”) in November 2024.

NO&T Hosts Reception Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its Bangkok Office

26th November 2024 On November 6, 2024, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (NO&T) hosted a reception in Bangkok to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of its Bangkok office.

NO&T Hosts Reception Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its Bangkok Office

19th November 2024 On November 6, 2024, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (NO&T) hosted a reception in Bangkok to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of its Bangkok office.

NO&T Hosts Reception Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its Ho Chi Minh City Office

19th November 2024 On November 8, 2024, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (NO&T) hosted a reception in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of its HCMC office.

Opening of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu London Office

1st November 2024 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is pleased to announce the establishment of its new office in London, its first permanent presence in Europe. The office is slated to open in January 2025.

Hitoshi Sumisawa joins Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

16th October 2024 Hitoshi Sumisawa (former Commissioner of Japan’s National Tax Agency) joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as a special advisor on October 16, 2024.

Yoshihiro (Yoshi) Takatori joins Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

2nd September 2024 Yoshihiro (Yoshi) Takatori joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as a Special Advisor on September 1, 2024.

Miyuki Ishiguro was appointed to the president of Inter-Pacific Bar Association.

26th June 2024 Miyuki Ishiguro was appointed to the president of Inter-Pacific Bar Association.

Announcing Appointment of New Managing Partner, Soichiro Fujiwara

5th January 2024 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“NO&T”) is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2024, we have appointed Soichiro Fujiwara as the new Managing Partner of our firm,

Announcing New Partners and Counsel of NO&T

1st January 2024 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“NO&T”) is pleased to announce its new partners and counsel as of January 1, 2024, as follows:

NO&T hosts a reception celebrating the opening of its Jakarta Office

6th December 2023 On November 24, 2023, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (NO&T) hosted a reception in Jakarta to celebrate the opening of our Jakarta office.

Tetsuro Shigeto joins Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

1st November 2023 Tetsuro Shigeto joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as a special advisor on November 1, 2023.

Tadao Okamura joins Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

16th June 2023 Tadao Okamura, Professor Emeritus of Kyoto University, joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as a special advisor on June 16, 2023.

Tetsuya Sogi joins Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

3rd April 2023 Tetsuya Sogi, a former Superintending Prosecutor, Osaka High Public Prosecutors Office, joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as a special advisor on April 1, 2023.

Announcing New Partners, Foreign Law Partner and Counsel of NO&T

14th February 2023 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“NO&T”) is pleased to announce its new partners, foreign law partner (*) and counsel as of January 1, 2023, as follows:

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Commences Operations in Jakarta

14th February 2023 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; “NO&T”) is pleased to announce a new association with an independent Indonesian law firm IM & Partners under the name of “IM & Partners in association with Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu” as of February 1, 2023.

NO&T joins the Human Capital Management Consortium

13th September 2022 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“NO&T”) is pleased to announce that it has joined the Human Capital Management Consortium. The Human Capital Management Consortium was established on August 25, 2022, as a forum for sharing advanced examples of the practice of human capital management, discussing inter-company cooperation, and considering means for effective information disclosure. The Consortium has seven founders, including Kunio Ito, Director of the CFO Education and Research Center at Hitotsubashi University. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Financial Services Agency participate in the Consortium as observers. Amid the growing importance of human capital in corporate activities, NO&T endorses the purpose of establishing the Consortium and will contribute to efforts to implement corporate human capital management and effective information disclosure. Please click here for more information on the Human Capital Management Consortium. View original article here.
August 25 2022

NO&T joins the Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion

30th June 2022 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“NO&T”) is pleased to announce that it has joined the Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion as a general member company/organization.

NO&T registers as Healthcare Innovation Hub Support Organization

15th April 2022 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“NO&T”) is pleased to announce its registration as a Support Organization of Healthcare Innovation Hub (commonly known as “InnoHub”).

Announcing New Counsel of NO&T

8th April 2022 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“NO&T”) is pleased to announce that the following four lawyers in the Singapore office became Counsel of the firm as of April 1, 2022:

Yuko Miyazaki appointed as an International Judge of Singapore International Commercial Court

6th January 2022 Yuko Miyazaki was appointed as an International Judge of Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) as of January 5, 2022.

Announcing New Partners and Counsel of NO&T

5th January 2022 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“NO&T”) is pleased to announce that the following ten lawyers became Partners of the firm as of January 1, 2022:


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