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Atsumi & Sakai

Banking & Finance: Domestic

Global Guide 2026 : Japan

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Atsumi & Sakai

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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Japan

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 start-ups and financial institutions on fintech-related matters.

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Strengths

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  • Atsumi & Sakai provides advice based on a wide range of knowledge and deep insights in finance backed by a proven track record.

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  • Based on its specialised knowledge, the team proposes solutions and responses that meet the wishes of borrowers and financial institutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hiroo Atsumi
    Hiroo Atsumi

    Hiroo Atsumi

    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.
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  • Yutaka Sakai
    Yutaka Sakai

    Yutaka Sakai

    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 always frank with me, and I can also rely on him for his deep insight.

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    • Yutaka Sakai always responds speedily and we receive comments that are easy to understand from a legal perspective.

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