Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Restructuring/Insolvency

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Lawyers in Anderson Mori & Tomotsune’s Restructuring & Insolvency team have extensive experience in both in- and out-of-court restructurings of distressed companies. The team plays a significant role in most large-scale restructuring/insolvency cases in Japan.

AMT’s significant depth and breadth of experience in a wide range of restructuring situations is unique. Lawyers in the Restructuring & Insolvency team have extensive experience in representing companies experiencing difficulties, debtors in court proceedings, equity sponsors, major Japanese and international banks, bondholders, hedge funds, and insurance companies.

In addition to being involved in various restructuring/insolvency cases, the team is supporting several global firms with operations in Japan in drawing up resolution plans, as well as supporting a Japanese quasi-governmental agency in researching legislation governing financial institutions in other countries.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Japan

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a market-leading team of highly experienced lawyers in Japan who are skilled in rehabilitation proceedings and have extensive know-how in assisting debtors and creditors. The firm is frequently instructed to act as trustee on cross-border bankruptcies and well placed to assist with civil rehabilitation proceedings. The team is adept at handling out-of-court restructuring procedures. It assists multinationals in Japan with drawing up resolution plans and conducting legislative research.

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Work Highlights

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune represented Smart Tech and Mito Electricity in civil rehabilitation proceedings with more than JPY5 billion in debt.

Strengths

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They provide meticulous and accurate advice, even on irregular cases, based on expertise.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Asia-Pacific

AMT has unsurpassed knowledge of the needs of Japanese clients and top-notch commercial skills.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Asia-Pacific

They provide meticulous and accurate advice, even on irregular cases, based on expertise.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Asia-Pacific

AMT has unsurpassed knowledge of the needs of Japanese clients and top-notch commercial skills.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Hideyuki Sakai

Senior Statespeople

Hideyuki Sakai is the team's most senior lawyer and has a wealth of experience in high profile insolvency matters in Japan. He has expertise in matters involving Chapter 11 proceedings.

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Hiroyasu Ueda

Senior Statespeople

Hiroyasu Ueda is a highly sought-after legal adviser in Japan to both distressed debtors and their creditors. He has significant experience handling in-court insolvency proceedings and out-of-court workouts.

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Fujiaki Mimura

Band 2

Fujiaki Mimura is noted for his capacity to act as a bankruptcy trustee and also focuses on advising debtors, creditors and sponsors on corporate reorganisation proceedings in Japan.

Fujiaki assigned the best team for the case and provided professional support quickly.

Mimura is knowledgeable about the rehabilitation process and bankruptcy law.

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Zentaro Nihei

Band 2

Zentaro Nihei comes recommended for his client service and language capabilities. He has established himself as a respected practitioner and is instructed by debtors to handle out-of-court workouts, as well as by sponsors of distressed companies.

Zentaro is a confidence-inspiring expert.

Zentaro is sharp and knowledgeable.

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Hiroki Sekibata

Band 3

Hiroki Sekibata is recommended by market observers for his calm presence acting in bankruptcy and civil rehabilitation proceedings.

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Taro Awataguchi

Band 3

Taro Awataguchi is establishing a solid reputation in Japan's legal market, acting for both creditors and debtors in restructuring proceedings. He frequently acts as a bankruptcy trustee for international clients with regard to complex bankruptcy mandates.

We rate his expertise highly.

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