Banking & Finance: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
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Nishimura & Asahi houses a highly respected team that advises on a variety of transactions, includinghybrid financings and asset financing, with additional experience acting for major domestic and global financial institutions on complex regulatory issues. The practice is notable for its work advising both the lender and borrower sides on acquisition finance transactions. The law firm can handle acquisitions across a range of industries such as real estate, manufacturing and the medical sphere.
Work Highlights
- Nishimura & Asahi advised Toshiba on the consideration of strategic alternatives that materialised during its take-private sponsored by Japan Industrial Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are always well prepared and proactive in finding the best solutions for their clients."
"Nishimura & Asahi are very reliable and timely, always available and ready to provide helpful legal advice in difficult situations."
"Nishimura & Asahi receives top recognition in the JOLCO sphere."
"They are always well prepared and proactive in finding the best solutions for their clients."
"Nishimura & Asahi are very reliable and timely, always available and ready to provide helpful legal advice in difficult situations."
"Nishimura & Asahi receives top recognition in the JOLCO sphere."
Notable Practitioners
Katsu Sengoku is well versed in handling asset financing matters, with a particular emphasis on ship and aircraft financing.
"He is a leading expert in the industry and is very dependable in every respect."
Adrian Joyce covers shipping issues and project finance, including infrastructure and mining projects.
"He is very dependable, has a client-first attitude and is my first call maritime lawyer when dealing with international situations."
"Adrian has strong experience in international ship finance. He is also knowledgeable about Japan's local industry practices."
"Adrian was top class and was always available to help and step in where necessary. I would love to work with him again."
Kentaro Miyagi is sought after by clients especially regarding aviation leasing transactions.
"Kentaro Miyagi is very professional, knowledgeable and helpful."
"He is extremely knowledgeable and commercially minded, and his responsiveness and that of his substantial team of associates is extraordinary."
"Miyagi is always aware of the commercial environment and market practice."
Kosuke Shibukawa is sought after for his expertise in advising borrowers and lenders on ship leasing and asset finance transactions. He advises on JOLCO transaction structures for both shipping and aviation finance assets.
"He has a high level of experience in asset finance and JOLCO transactions."
"Kosuke is responsive to the questions raised, kindly extending the explanations in an easily understandable way."
Nobuhiko Harada is an active member of the team advising on JOLCO transactions in the aviation and maritime asset finance space.
"Nobuhiko Harada is a reliable negotiator when dealing with the counterparties."
Takashi Saito is a seasoned specialist in acquisition financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts and management buyouts.
"I am always impressed by his insight and ability to apply it, which allows him to accurately read our intentions and those of others."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nishimura & Asahi
Japan