Nishimura & Asahi

Nishimura & Asahi‘s corporate crisis management team is strengthened by partners with diverse backgrounds, including former prosecutors, government officials, and international lawyers. Led by Hiroshi Kimeda, the team advises clients on investigations by government authorities into securities and financial fraud, foreign corrupt practices, and white-collar crimes. Kimeda brings extensive experience in managing corporate scandal cases, including window-dressing, financial statement misrepresentation, and insider trading. Kei Umebayashi specialises in fraud, confidential information leaks, and product quality misrepresentation, while Kaku Hirao is skilled in handling foreign investigations and regulatory authority matters. Tomoyuki Numata is a notable member when it comes to responding to Japan’s Fair Trade Commission.