Banking & Finance: International
Japan
5 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Clara Shirota
Asia-Pacific 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Kirkland & Ellis (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)
Asia-Pacific
Practice Areas
Clara Shirota is a debt finance partner in the Tokyo office of Kirkland & Ellis (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo).
Clara has extensive experience advising private equity funds and other strategic investors on a wide range of complex financings, with a focus on leveraged acquisition and take-private finance, refinancings, dividend recapitalizations and restructurings, debt buy-backs and bank/bond transactions.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Asia & Pacific
Banking & Finance: International - Japan
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Clara Shirota of Kirkland & Ellis acts as sponsor side 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Clara is a very professional and seasoned finance lawyer with tough negotiation skills.
Banking & Finance: InternationalChambers Asia & PacificShe is very knowledgeable and insightful, but is also responsive and efficient.
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Japan
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