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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case boasts a respected debt finance practice that advises private equity sponsors, investment funds and financial institutions, including Japanese and international banks, and has particular strength in leveraged and acquisition finance. The team also represents clients in structured financing, restructuring and financial regulatory matters.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised Mizuho Bank as mandated lead arranger in connection with the senior secured facilities provided to acquisition vehicle K.K. BCJ-70, controlled by affiliates of Bain Capital Private Equity, for its acquisition of Impact HD.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Clara Shirota
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Clara Shirota
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Band 1

Clara Shirota acts as lenders' counsel in relation to senior and mezzanine facilities provided by banks and funds. She is noted for the depth of her experience with regard to leveraged finance.

She is very commercial, extremely knowledgeable and manages her team well to ensure prompt execution and the best outcomes.

Clara is a very experienced lawyer and we really appreciated her negotiation skills. 

Clara is an extremely commercial, user-friendly counsel who ensures we maintain the best terms in the Japan market.

Zenya Onishi
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Zenya Onishi
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Band 1

Zenya Onishi is a partner of White & Case's debt finance and restructuring groups and operates a highly visible lender and sponsor-side practice. He is experienced in advising on syndicated loan transactions.

He is well versed in operations and has a high level of service.

Onishi Sensei is a great partner with strong expertise and commercial awareness.

He has been extremely supportive for us. I really appreciate his professional and reliable comments and support.

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Banking & Finance: Domestic

Zenya Onishi
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Zenya Onishi
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Banking & Finance: International

Clara Shirota
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Clara Shirota
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