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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi houses a highly respected team that advises on a variety of transactions, including hybrid 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 acted as the borrower's counsel for Carlyle on the acquisition of shares in KFC Holdings.

Strengths

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Nishimura & Asahi provide advice, understanding our capabilities and what we are thinking.

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Nishimura & Asahi were able to provide appropriate legal services in a flexible manner by arranging experts according to the content of the consultation.

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Notable Practitioners

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Katsu Sengoku
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Katsu Sengoku
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Senior Statespeople

Katsu Sengoku is well versed in handling asset financing matters, with a particular emphasis on ship and aircraft financing.

He is a well-known lawyer in the industry and has a high level of knowledge and experience, and he responds accurately to a wide range of consultations.

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Adrian Joyce
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Adrian Joyce
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Band 2

Adrian Joyce of Nishimura & Asahi covers shipping issues and project finance, including infrastructure and mining projects.

Adrian does very well in complex project finance work involving a lot of parties - he knows what it requires and balances them well. He is also hands-on and always responsive.

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Kentaro Miyagi
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Band 2

Kentaro Miyagi is sought after by clients, especially regarding aviation leasing transactions.

He has a wide range of knowledge, not only in the legal field but also in taxation.

He responds flexibly and accurately to a variety of requests and is an indispensable partner for our company.

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Kosuke Shibukawa
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Kosuke Shibukawa
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Band 2

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 responds quickly and accurately and also provides information that contributes to understanding the magnitude of the matter and commercial judgement.

Kosuke Shibukawa is a safe pair of hands to handle complex matters.

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Nobuhiko Harada
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Nobuhiko Harada
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Band 2
Nobuhiko Harada is an active member of the team advising on JOLCO transactions in the aviation and maritime asset finance space.

He provides a very satisfactory service, including the ability to negotiate with other parties to meet the terms of the contract we want, as well as advice and support on our issues.

Nobuhiko Harada's dedicated legal support and prompt responses have significantly contributed to the success of our business and that of our investors.

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Takashi Saito
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Takashi Saito
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Band 3
Takashi Saito is a seasoned specialist in acquisition financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts and management buyouts.

Takashi Saito has a good understanding of our capabilities and stance and has given us accurate advice. He also sincerely responds to consultations before signing a contract.

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Yuki Taguchi
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Up and Coming

Yuki Taguchi is recognised for his expertise in acquisition finance, particularly in leveraged buyouts, acting for major lenders and sponsors, including private equity funds.

He can handle everything in the field of LBO finance. His advice is not unduly conservative but practically well balanced.

Yuki Taguchi is quick in responding and understanding our intention.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Nishimura & Asahi

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Banking & Finance: Domestic
Takashi Saito
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Takashi Saito
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Band 3
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Yuki Taguchi
U
Up and Coming
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Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance
Katsu Sengoku
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Katsu Sengoku
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Senior Statespeople
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2
Kentaro Miyagi
2
Band 2
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Kosuke Shibukawa
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Kosuke Shibukawa
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Nobuhiko Harada
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Nobuhiko Harada
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Banking & Finance: International Asset Finance
Adrian Joyce
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Adrian Joyce
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Band 2
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