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Baker McKenzie

Restructuring/Insolvency

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan


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Our Restructuring and Insolvency practice advises corporate debtors on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency proceedings. We propose workouts, including the Turnaround ADR restructuring and legal insolvency proceedings under the Civil Rehabilitation Law, the Corporate Reorganization Law and the Bankruptcy Law.

We frequently act as debtors' counsel and creditors' counsel in connection with various insolvency proceedings under the Civil Rehabilitation Law, the Corporate Reorganization Law and the Bankruptcy Law. This experience enables us to successfully balance conflicting interests among stakeholders, including creditors, investors, sponsors/acquirers and lenders. Our in-depth expertise enables us to provide sound advice to avert or alleviate a corporate crisis. We also propose alternative solutions, including M&A, reorganization or disposition, if necessary, to quickly revitalize a business.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Japan

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie has a recognised team of lawyers for handling cross-border restructuring and insolvency mandates in Japan. It advises a range of debtors and creditors on rehabilitation proceedings and bankruptcy filings, and regularly assists clients in the transportation, finance and retail sectors, among others.

Strengths

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  • It has great competence and efficiency. It is very organised and knowledgeable about finding practical solutions to major legal problems.

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  • Baker is highly experienced and extremely adept at coming up with very creative solutions to problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Hiroshi Kasuya
    Band 3Hiroshi Kasuya

    Hiroshi Kasuya

    Hiroshi Kasuya leads the team in Japan and frequently advises creditors and debtors on cross-border bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

    • He is an excellent attorney.

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    • He was very helpful for his abundant experience in issues including debt collection and collateral.

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