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.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

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

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

Other key lawyers

Kyi Chan Nyein, Saw Nyan Htun