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Yusuke Abe

Yusuke Abe

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Projects & Energy: Domestic

Japan

10 years ranked

Banking & Finance: Domestic

Japan

7 years ranked

About

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Yusuke Abe specialises in project finance, ECA finance, acquisition finance and other banking transactions, asset finance, real estate finance, derivatives, regulatory matters, joint ventures, M&A and other general corporate matters.

Career

Waseda University (LLB) 2002

Admitted as a bengoshi in Japan 2003

Joined Clifford Chance 2003

Secondment to a major Japanese bank 2005-2006

Duke University (LLM) 2008

Clifford Chance, Hong Kong 2008-2009

Admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in New York 2009

Secondment to a major Japanese trading company, London 2009

Partner since 2016

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Projects & Energy: Domestic - Japan

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Yusuke Abe is a partner in Tokyo and a popular choice of legal counsel on project financing matters, advising a range of multinational and domestic clients. He frequently advises on the development and financing of renewable energy projects.

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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Japan

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Yusuke Abe acts across a range of issues, such as acquisition finance, syndicated lending and corporate finance. He is also well-known for his expertise in export and real estate finance.

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Strengths

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  • He has ample experience in the field of finance, and he always provides us with accurate advice in a timely manner.

    Projects & Energy: DomesticChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Yusuke Abe is a highly proactive and client-focused partner, consistently prioritising the needs of his clients with a tailored approach.

    Projects & Energy: DomesticChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Yusuke Abe is a market leader. He is a very skilled and highly commercial attorney.

    Banking & Finance: DomesticChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Abe-san has the knowledge and track record to deal with unwritten rules related to Japanese ECA financing.

    Banking & Finance: DomesticChambers Asia & Pacific

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Asia-Pacific Region

Australia

India

Indonesia

Japan

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