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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Japan

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised JBIC on the legal documentation in relation to financing Turkish bank Yapı Kredi Finansal Kiralama on the premise that the borrower sub-loans the facility for the costs of a Japanese vessel.

Strengths

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Their teamwork is great, and they are not limited to Japan but have strong connections across the world.

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The Clifford Chance team has a very strong understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of complex projects.

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Clifford Chance provide their service in a timely manner despite short-notice requests.

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Notable Practitioners

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Yusuke Abe
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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 knows much about not only Japanese but also global businesses. We strongly recommend him.

He is always quick to respond and provide the appropriate sophisticated advice with commercial awareness.

Yusuke is an excellent communicator in both Japanese and English, and will always deliver his legal service with commercial acumen tailored to the needs of the client.

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Hans Menski
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Hans Menski of the Clifford Chance banking and finance team represents lenders in connection with project financing for international investments across various sectors, including oil, gas and renewable power.

He is keen to listen, understand and provide solutions.

All arguments were carefully explained and backed by precedents and market practice.

Hans has an impeccable knowledge when it comes to ECA financing and is very skilled at explaining complex items in understandable ways.

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Suguru Kimura
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Suguru Kimura is a counsel who plays a key role in the team's acquisition finance offering.

Suguru is an excellent communicator in both Japanese and English, and is always able to provide lead advice which is client-focused.

Suguru carried the whole transaction on his able shoulders. He is very responsive and articulate.

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance: Domestic
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Yusuke Abe
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Suguru Kimura
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Banking & Finance: International
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Hans Menski
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