Clara Shirota > White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association) > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

White & Case LLP – White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)‘s debt finance department is complimented by clients for its ability to ‘work seamlessly across jurisdictions‘ and for its ‘wealth of experience‘. The practice regularly advises on LBOs, restructurings, regulatory issues, buyouts and M&A financings, the latter of which practice head Zenya Onishi is the key contact. Clara Shirota, who clients commend for her ‘business minded‘ skills and ‘excellent client engagement‘, is the name to note for sponsor-side deals, and is additionally qualified in New York, England and Wales, and Hong Kong. The practice also provides advice on leveraged and structured financings, complex cross-border transactions, and private equity funds.

The ‘very technical and also commercially-minded’ banking and finance team at White & Case stands out for its prowess in cross-border transactions across Greater China and the wider APAC region, boasting the ability to provide advice on US, English, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japanese law. The team excels as a strong performer in both lender and sponsor-side matters, making it a prime choice for assistance in cross-border structures encompassing leveraged finance, private credit, and pre-IPO finance. Leading the practice is Eugene Man, an expert in structured private debit and credit financing matters who also shines in leveraged financing. Other noteworthy team members include Baldwin Cheng, renowned for his robust affiliations with alternative capital providers and private equity funds throughout Asia, focusing on leveraged and acquisition financings, alongside trade and sponsor loans; Daniel Abercromby, a seasoned lawyer applauded for the breadth of his high-profile financing experience; and Clara Shirota, who splits her time between Hong Kong and Tokyo, and frequently advises private equity funds and other strategic investors.