Nishimura & Asahi‘s group handles a broad spectrum of insolvency and restructuring matters, representing clients in high-profile and large-scale cases as well as in bankruptcy petitions and restructuring proceedings for small and medium-sized businesses. The team is led by Kenichi Minami who is recognised for his strong track record in out-of-court workouts and turnarounds, atop his expertise in conventional insolvency proceedings. Hajime Ueno is noted for his experience in structuring tailored solutions and Yonson Minami is also a name to note.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Key clients

  • JOLED Inc.
  • REINOWA Holdings Inc.

Work highlights

Advised BigMotor Co. Ltd. on restructuring through a (purely) out-of-court workout with financial creditors.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Bengoshi

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Kenichi Minami
Kenichi Minami
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Yonson Minami
Yonson Minami
Practice head

Kenichi Minami

Other key lawyers

Yonson Minami; Hajime Ueno