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Nishimura & Asahi is Japan’s largest law firm, covering all aspects of domestic and international business and corporate activity. The firm has more than 900 professionals with a presence in over 22 locations around the world.

Nishimura & Asahi understand clients’ growing needs, and the fully-integrated team of lawyers and professional staff share a fundamental philosophy: An uncompromising commitment to excellence. Through the firm’s domestic and global networks, Nishimura & Asahi are ideally placed to provide our clients with a borderless one-stop service, from Japan to the world.

In Vietnam, Nishimura & Asahi maintains a strong presence through offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. They support both Japanese and international clients in navigating the country’s dynamic business environment, providing comprehensive legal services across key areas such as investment, M&A, financing, infrastructure, and compliance.

From a small group of lawyers initially working with magic circle law firm Clifford Chance in 1993, Vietnam International Law Firm (VILAF) has developed into an independent law firm with 100 lawyers including 16 partners, which is one of the largest team of English-speaking business lawyers in Vietnam today. Many of VILAF lawyers are recognized as leading lawyers, recommended lawyers or award-winning lawyers in Vietnam by IFLR1000, Legal 500, Chambers, Asialaw, ALB, Benchmark Litigation, and In-House Community. 

With extensive international experience and in-depth knowledge of Vietnam’s political culture and legal developments, VILAF lawyers are in the best position to advise clients on Vietnamese laws. VILAF’s approach is focused on risk-assessment and solution-orientation. We cut through complexities to provide clear and insightful answers to our clients.