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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.
White & Case represented SMBC and other lenders as mandated lead arrangers in connection with the commitment of senior secured facilities to be provided to an acquisition vehicle controlled by affiliates of Bain Capital to acquire Fuji Soft.
White & Case represented CVC Capital Partners on the JPY61 billion secured financing for TJ1 in connection with its acquisition and take-private of Macromill.
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The partners are quite knowledgeable and smart and can handle complex transactions. They also have capable associate lawyers, which enables timely execution.
White & Case assume a strong sense of ownership on an assignment and take a very positive stance with any requests.
The partners are quite knowledgeable and smart and can handle complex transactions. They also have capable associate lawyers, which enables timely execution.
White & Case assume a strong sense of ownership on an assignment and take a very positive stance with any requests.
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Clara Shirota acts as lender's 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.
Clara is a very professional and seasoned finance lawyer with tough negotiation skills.
She is very knowledgeable and insightful, but is also responsive and efficient.
Zenya Onishi is a partner in White & Case's Asia debt finance and restructuring groups and operates a highly visible lender and sponsor-side practice. He is experienced in advising on syndicated loan transactions.
Zenya Onishi provides efficient and appropriate proposals in complex projects by utilising his experience and knowledge from the past and the global network.
Zenya has been a great partner for us for a long time. He always tries to closely consult and solve the issues regardless of the size of the deal.