Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance
Japan
5 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Kosuke Shibukawa
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Nishimura & Asahi
Global
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).
Education
New York University School of Law
LL.M.
2006
The University of Tokyo
LL.B.
1998
Industry Sector Expertise
Kosuke Shibukawa is an expert in leasing, financing, and trading, and acts as counsel to lenders, lessors, and lessees in all types of domestic and international asset finance transactions involving vessels, marine containers, aircraft, and other assets. He also is a frequent speaker at shipping financing and investment seminars in Japan.
Languages Spoken
Japanese, English
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance - Japan
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 Global GuideKosuke Shibukawa is a safe pair of hands to handle complex matters.
Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset FinanceChambers Global Guide
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