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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Restructuring/Insolvency

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan

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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

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AMT's restructuring team has deep experience in both financial and full operational turnarounds across a wide range of industries, representing creditors, investors and companies. We are particularly strong in complex cross-border restructuring.

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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

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  • 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.

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

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hideyuki Sakai
    Hideyuki Sakai

    Hideyuki Sakai

    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
    Hiroyasu Ueda

    Hiroyasu Ueda

    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
    Fujiaki Mimura

    Fujiaki Mimura

    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.

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    • Mimura is knowledgeable about the rehabilitation process and bankruptcy law.

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  • Zentaro Nihei
    Zentaro Nihei

    Zentaro Nihei

    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.

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    • Zentaro is sharp and knowledgeable.

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  • Hiroki Sekibata
    Hiroki Sekibata

    Hiroki Sekibata

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

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  • Taro Awataguchi
    Taro Awataguchi

    Taro Awataguchi

    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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