Active in the jurisdiction since 2010, Nishimura & Asahi has offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and is the first Japanese firm to establish operations in Vietnam. The firm is recognised for its corporate and M&A work.

Highlights

Recent examples of the firm’s deal work include advising Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG), on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of HC Consumer Finance Philippines and 85% of the shares of Home Credit Indonesia. The transaction is legally innovative due to its groundbreaking nature within the realm of Point-of-sale (POS) loans. It also demonstrates the firm's capacity to handle unique cross-border deals.

Key clients

Lion Corporation, T Capital Partners, Toyota Industries, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Shikoku Electric Power, Aeon Financial Service, Carlyle, Toenec Corporation