Banking & Finance: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
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Baker McKenzie boasts a market-leading team renowned for providing expert advice on a diverse range of financing transactions, leveraging its extensive experience to advise prominent banks and financial institutions. The practice's areas of strength include acquisition and structured finance. The team is noted for its expertise in the financing of renewable power projects. The firm houses a considerable number of practitioners qualified in multiple jurisdictions and a deep bench of bengoshi also gives the firm a strong presence acting for clients on complex domestic matters.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised AirTrunk on all aspects of the development and landmark green loan financing of its second data centre in Japan, a 110+ MW facility strategically located in western Tokyo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a high level of understanding of their clients' businesses and are flexible enough to propose realistic countermeasures."
"We highly value their ability to handle cases in a timely manner and their ability to provide balanced advice from both legal and business perspectives."
"My impression is that they are a top-class team with a high level of expertise."
"They have a high level of understanding of their clients' businesses and are flexible enough to propose realistic countermeasures."
"We highly value their ability to handle cases in a timely manner and their ability to provide balanced advice from both legal and business perspectives."
"My impression is that they are a top-class team with a high level of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Gavin Raftery co-heads Baker McKenzie's global fintech initiative in Tokyo and has a diverse practice covering acquisition and project finance, ABS and the negotiation of credit facilities.
Shinichiro Kitamura heads Baker McKenzie's banking and finance team and is noted for his expertise in acquisition financing.
"In addition to his high level of expertise, his communication skills and hospitality towards clients are wonderful."
"As well as his quick understanding of the client's business, he is always able to provide legal advice that is beneficial."