Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is a comprehensive law firm with expertise across all industries, offering guidance on domestic laws and a wide range of transactions. The practice is led by Yuko Tamai, who is widely regarded for her in-depth, well-rounded counsel and her adept leadership in handling high-value, complex deals. Shuichi Nishimura stands out for his work in general corporate matters, private equity, and venture capital, while Tomohiko Iwasaki is particularly noted for his strength in cross-border M&A. Yutaka Kuroda brings significant experience advising clients on intricate restructuring and insolvency matters. In the tech-driven sectors of AI, IoT, and Fintech, Soichiro Fujiwara is a key contact for cross-border transactional support.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Toshiba Corporation
- Panasonic Corporation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
- Nitto Denko Corporation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
- Bain Capital
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- The Carlyle Group
- Unison Capital, Inc.
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
- Shimizu Corporation
Work highlights
Advised NTT Data Group Corporation on being a wholly owned subsidiary through a Tender Offer by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT).
Advised Net One Systems on tender offer by SCSK and subsequent business integration between the parties.
Advised Topcon Corporation on its going private transaction.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Yuko Tamai
Other key lawyers
Shuichi Nishimura; Tomohiko Iwasaki; Yutaka Kuroda; Soichiro Fujiwara