The group at Nishimura & Asahi represents large Japanese investors, as well as advising foreign businesses and state bodies on day-to-day commercial and corporate issues within Myanmar-based corporations such as withdrawals, downsizing, and crisis management. Team leader Yusuke Yukawa often advises companies on conflict resolution but has a notably broad practice, with an ability to advise on foreign investment in a range of industries. At associate level, Saw Nyan Htun is adept at handling a variety of corporate matters, and matters at the intersection of corporate and labour law. Counsel Kyi Chan Nyein is a go-to lawyer for authorities in Myanmar.
Key clients
- Embassy of Japan in Myanmar
- JETRO Yangon office (Japan External Trade Organisation)
Work highlights
- Acted as the outside legal advisor to the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar.
- Advised Yangon office of JETRO in relation to providing support for Japanese SMEs investing in Myanmar.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yusuke Yukawa