Clifford Chance LLP, Banking & Finance | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Japan

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance offers unparalleled knowledge in advising major banks, private equity sponsors and corporates on a wide range of financings. The practice covers negotiating revolving credit facilities, refinancing and acquisition financing, as well as offering services on syndicated and corporate loans. The law firm offers notable strength in asset finance, showing particular expertise in aircraft financings and is also called upon regularly by major institutions to advise on a range of regulatory issues. The team leverages the support of colleagues in Hong Kong, New York and Singapore to advise on cross-border mandates.

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Work Highlights

Clifford Chance advised Japan Bank for International Cooperation on legal documentation for financing Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank, supporting renewable energy and electricity grid projects in Vietnam.
Clifford Chance advised a major Japanese bank on the legal documentation for the corporate financing of a major telecommunications company in Germany, coordinating with Clifford Chance Frankfurt on German law matters.

Strengths

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Their advice helps the lenders in progressing a deal with difficult requests from the borrower, protecting the lenders’ rights and benefits.

Banking & Finance: Domestic respondent
Asia-Pacific

Clifford Chance have the ability to deliver a good blend of commercial and legal advice, which differentiates them from their peers.

Banking & Finance: Domestic respondent
Asia-Pacific

Their advice helps the lenders in progressing a deal with difficult requests from the borrower, protecting the lenders’ rights and benefits.

Banking & Finance: Domestic respondent
Asia-Pacific

Clifford Chance have the ability to deliver a good blend of commercial and legal advice, which differentiates them from their peers.

Banking & Finance: Domestic respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Yusuke Abe

Band 1

Yusuke Abe acts across a range of issues, such as acquisition finance, syndicated lending and corporate finance. He is also well-known for his expertise in export and real estate finance.

Yusuke Abe is a market leader. He is a very skilled and highly commercial attorney.

Abe-san has the knowledge and track record to deal with unwritten rules related to Japanese ECA financing.

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Hans Menski

Band 3

Hans Menski represents lenders in connection with project financing for international investments across various sectors, including oil, gas and renewable power.

He was a very reliable partner with extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of the business practices in the financial industry.

Hans has been a great partner for us on various acquisition financing deals and brings in a lot of relevant experience along with a balanced commercial and legal mindset.

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