Global expansion Nishimura & Asahi operates across 22+ offices worldwide, including Tokyo, New York, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong, presenting a broad cross-border legal advisory footprint ripe for cross-selling additional services to multinational clients and outbound investments.

Full-service platform As a leading full-service international law firm offering litigation, IP, regulatory, tax, and management consulting services, there are opportunities to introduce bundled or integrated solutions for clients seeking one-stop legal and business support.

M&A and ESG signals Recent recognition in M&A and ESG awards and rankings, plus expansion hires, indicate a growing capability in corporate transactions and sustainability-related compliance, suggesting upsell potential in deal work, governance, and ESG advisory for clients.

Strategic hires New hires in key jurisdictions (London and Tokyo) and Of Counsel appointments signal investment in senior expertise, which can be leveraged to pitch cross-border advisory, complex negotiations, and integrated services to existing clients expanding internationally.

Digital and tech readiness Adoption of a modern tech stack (iManage, iCIMS, Box, cloud infrastructure) aligns with clients seeking efficient, secure, tech-enabled legal support, offering opportunities to propose scalable matters management, eDiscovery, and data-driven legal operations solutions.