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Baker McKenzie

Banking & Finance: Domestic

Global Guide 2026 : Japan


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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Japan

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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, and it is noted for its expertise in the financing of renewable energy 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.

Strengths

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  • We value their deep knowledge of various structures of LBO financing as well as the speed and completeness of advice offered to clients.

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  • Baker McKenzie provide products that meet expectations in a reasonable time and range.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Gavin Raftery
    Band 1Gavin Raftery

    Gavin Raftery

    Gavin Raftery is co-managing partner of the firm's Tokyo office and co-heads Baker McKenzie's global fintech initiative. He has a diverse practice covering acquisition and project finance, ABS and the negotiation of credit facilities.

    • Gavin is very flexible and covers a wide range of fields. He offers a bird's-eye view and high-level considerations, and we receive useful advice.

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  • Band 2Shinichiro Kitamura
    Band 2Shinichiro Kitamura

    Shinichiro Kitamura

    Shinichiro Kitamura heads Baker McKenzie's finance and projects group in Tokyo and is noted for his expertise in acquisition financing.

    • As head of the group, Kitamura is a very reliable lawyer with the operational ability to manage his team, as well as his ability to maintain and evolve relationships with individual clients.

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    • Shinichiro Kitamura is a lawyer with a high level of experience and know-how and can be trusted.

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