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Kosuke Shibukawa

Kosuke Shibukawa

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

About

Provided by Nishimura & Asahi

Practice Areas

Asset Finance, Banking, Project Finance, Acquisition Finance, Cross-border Financial Transactions, Finance Regulations / Compliance, Financial Institutions, Aviation, Maritime & Shipping, Manufacturing & Industrial

Career

Partner Nishimura & Asahi; Norton Rose, London (2006-2007).

Professional Memberships

Admitted: Japan (2000); New York (2007).

Publications

“Lexology GTDT - Aviation Finance Edition 1” (the Law Reviews 2024),

“Lexology GTDT - Ship Finance” (the Law Reviews, 2024),

“Transport Finance Law Review – nine Edition: Japan” (Law Business Research, 2023),

“Transport Finance Law Review – eighth Edition: Japan” (Law Business Research, 2022),

“Corpus Juris Finance – Completely Revised Edition” (Shojihomu, 2017).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance - Japan

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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

    Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset FinanceChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Kosuke Shibukawa is a safe pair of hands to handle complex matters.

    Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset FinanceChambers Asia & Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Nishimura & Asahi (67)

Asia-Pacific Region

Japan

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