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Banking & Finance: International

Global Guide 2026 : Japan

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Banking & Finance: International - Japan

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case represented CVC Capital Partners on the JPY61 billion secured financing for TJ1 in connection with its acquisition and take-private of Macromill.

  • 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.

Strengths

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  • White & Case assume a strong sense of ownership on an assignment and take a very positive stance with any requests.

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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.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Zenya Onishi
    Zenya Onishi

    Zenya Onishi

    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 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.

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    • Zenya Onishi provides efficient and appropriate proposals in complex projects by utilising his experience and knowledge from the past and the global network.

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