Kyi Chan Nyein
Nishimura & AsahiNishimura & Asahi advises foreign businesses and government-related organisations in their entry into Myanmar, as well as joint ventures, liquidations and sales. The firm is able to leverage its experience to negotiate with government authorities on behalf of its clients. Yusuke Yukawa heads the Yangon office and represents clients with investments into the country across business sectors. At the associate level, Saw Nyan Htun handles general corporate matters.
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Key clients
- Japan International Cooperation Agency
- Embassy of Japan in Myanmar
- JETRO Yangon
Work highlights
- Drafting the by-laws for Myanmar’s new insurance business law to govern the country’s entire insurance sector.
- Acting as the outside legal adviser of the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar.
- Contributing to and coordinating the programme to support Japanese SMEs investing in Myanmar.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yusuke Yukawa