Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu primarily advises Japanese investors on acquisitions and divestments involving Vietnamese companies. The firm also assists clients with the establishment, operation, management, and dissolution of subsidiaries and joint ventures. The practice is jointly led by Motohisa Nakagawa in Ho Chi Minh City and Keigo Sawayama in Hanoi.
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Accolades

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

Testimonials

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  • ‘Fluent in both Japanese and Vietnamese, dedicated to the project.'

  • ‘NO&T’s exceptional expertise in the space industry allows us to easily communicate complex legal inquiries.'

  • 'Mr. Motohisa Nakagawa has extensive local experience and not only provides information on local laws, but also consistently offers practical advice based on our needs and the local situation.'

  • 'Mr. Nakagawa maintains a high standard in service quality, the breadth of areas he covers, flexibility in his responses, and a sense of speed.'

  • ‘Mr. Ryo Okubo understands instantly our situation, concerns, and issues. I am always amazed by his precise 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
  • Sharp Corporation
  • UT Group Co., Ltd

Work highlights

Advised Dynapac Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of an 80% shareholding in Hoang Hai Vietnam Packaging Joint Stock Company.
Advised UT Group on its divestment from Green Speed Joint Stock Company, a Vietnamese staffing and recruitment subsidiary.

Practice head

Motohisa Nakagawa; Keigo Sawayama