Restructuring/Insolvency

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.

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.

He provides an extremely high level of service on complex cases, based on professionalism and an understanding of business.

Hiroyasu Ueda always provides accurate advice based on a thorough understanding of the client's position rather than textbook judgement.

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 Mimura has extensive experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation. He quickly puts together a team appropriate to the content of the case, and I trust him highly.

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.

Thanks to his high level of knowledge and ability to respond quickly and execute, we were able to close a complicated project smoothly.

Zentaro is really good at pulling in the relevant experts at the firm and distilling that into what you need. He's also very practical and able to give you advice that's not just cookie-cutter.

Zentaro Nihei offers excellent technical and commercial savvy.

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

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 rely on his expertise and experience in various situations.

Taro Awataguchi understands customer needs well and has abundant experience as a practitioner.

Taro Awataguchi has a high level of expertise and communication skills.