Banking & Finance: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
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+81 3 5501 2111Chambers Review
Atsumi & Sakai has an excellent reputation for assisting domestic banks and financial institutions with complex syndicated loan transactions. The law firm offers further strength on the borrower side and has prowess in shipping finance and in providing advice on security documents. The team also possesses experience in cross-border compliance issues and has been active advising startups and financial institutions on fintech-related matters.
Work Highlights
- Atsumi & Sakai provided legal and regulatory advice to the MUFG Digital Accelerator Program to nurture innovation in financial services technologies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They respond quickly and give clear, accurate replies, so I can make requests with peace of mind."
"The lawyer in charge always maintains an attitude that makes it easy to ask questions, and it is extremely valuable that the firm is able to address points that the client is unaware of."
"Mr Sakai himself and his accomplished team constantly share important information that we can promptly act upon."
"They respond quickly and give clear, accurate replies, so I can make requests with peace of mind."
"The lawyer in charge always maintains an attitude that makes it easy to ask questions, and it is extremely valuable that the firm is able to address points that the client is unaware of."
"Mr Sakai himself and his accomplished team constantly share important information that we can promptly act upon."
Notable Practitioners
Hiroo Atsumi is a founding partner and well known for his expertise in structured and asset finance transactions. His clients include Japanese financial institutions, as well as international investment banks.
Yutaka Sakai is a senior partner and is recognised for his expertise in project finance, structured finance and securitisation transactions. He is also well regarded for ship finance mandates.
"He is not only competent but also flexible, open-minded and sharp-witted. So it is very comfortable and easy to work with him."
"He is one of the most talented lawyers I have ever worked with. I feel that he has earned a high degree of trust not only from me but also from other clients."
"We got accurate and prompt responses. Even elementary questions are kindly answered."