
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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It has great competence and efficiency. It is very organised and knowledgeable about finding practical solutions to major legal problems.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentAsia-PacificBaker is highly experienced and extremely adept at coming up with very creative solutions to problems.
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Band 3 
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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.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentAsia-PacificHe was very helpful for his abundant experience in issues including debt collection and collateral.
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Baker McKenzie has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Thailand
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 5 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Australia
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 2 Europe 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Switzerland
View department profile for Europe 2026Band 3 Europe 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Czech Republic
View department profile for Europe 2026Band 4 Europe 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Poland
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Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Ukraine
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