Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan
Ranked Individuals
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City-Yuwa Partners is a highly regarded firm noted for its depth of expertise in a wide range of domestic finance transactions, including real estate financing. The team is also able to advise on domestic regulatory issues and project finance matters and has strong expertise in non-recourse asset finance.
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Their services are comparable to major domestic law firms at a relatively low cost.
City-Yuwa Partners have a good team of experienced and talented partners who understand us very well and are able to deliver solutions for complex issues.
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Reiko Yoshida of City-Yuwa has notable expertise in maritime asset finance, acting as counsel for both lenders and borrowers. In addition to traditional ship finance, she is adept in alternative ship financing methods, such as shipping fund formation, and provides economic sanctions advisory.
Reiko Yoshida is very meticulous. She is senior but hands-on.
Masamichi Sakamoto is recognised for his work assisting clients on property finance and project finance matters and counts both borrowers and lenders among his clients.
He can organise things concisely and is flexible according to the client's thinking.
Work within the team is coordinated very well by Sakamoto.
Banking & Finance: Domestic
Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance
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