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Japan > Antitrust and competition: Independent local firms Tier 1
Nishimura & Asahi's market-leading competition and antitrust team is particularly experienced in acting in major domestic merger cases, in addition to managing negotiations with the Japan Fair Trade Commission. Practice head Kozo Kawai bolsters the team with his longstanding experience and strong skills in international trade matters. Other key team members include Madoka Shimada, who is proficient in advising on bid-rigging, leniency applications, and handling large deals in the IT industry. Kojiro Fujii is the name to note for private monopolisations, and cases involving unfair trade practices or abuse of superior bargaining positions. Junko Wakabayashi , Nobuhiro Tanaka, and Kazumaro Kobayashi are other key contacts within the practice.Practice head(s):
Kozo Kawai
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Nippon Steel Corporation
Toshiba Corporation
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsui Chemical, Inc.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation
Work highlights
- Acted as local counsel to Tenneco in Japan in connection with a JFTC filing, and provided practical advice to expedite the process, which was complicated by the JFTC’s detailed review.
- Advised Lone Star Funds and provided support for a merger filing analysis, as well as preparing for the filing in Japan.
- Advised on the merger review of Bain Capital, LP’s acquisition of all of the shares of Evident Corporation, a spin-off subsidiary of Olympus Corporation.
Japan > Banking and finance: Independent local firms Tier 1
Nishimura & Asahi‘s banking and finance department is well-placed to advise clients on complex cross-border and domestic transactions, as well as asset finance matters, corporate and syndicated loans, and acquisition financings. Of counsel Katsu Sengoku heads up the team and specialises in ship and aircraft finance, and possesses additional expertise in structured finance work. Other names to note within the team include Adrian Joyce for energy and infrastructure matters, Takashi Saito for subscription finance and syndicated lending issues, and Hideo Horikoshi for his advice to financial sponsors, corporate borrowers, and international financial institutions. Alexander Woody joined the team from White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association) in June 2022.Practice head(s):
Katsu Sengoku
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Nomura Capital Investment Co., Ltd.
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Integral Corporation
T-Capital Partners Co., Ltd.
Nomura Babcock & Brown Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited.
Mitsubishi HC Capital Co., Ltd.
Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Nomura Capital Investment Co., Ltd. on its LBO financing for Renewable Energy’s going-private transaction for Renewable Japan Energy Infrastructure Fund, one of the listed infrastructure investment corporations investing in renewable energy projects in Japan.
- Advised major Japanese banks in connection with the LBO financing for the acquisition of businesses by Showa Aluminum Can Corporation, a portfolio company owned by funds managed by Apollo’s affiliates.
- Advised a major Japanese bank on LBO financing for CLSA Capital Partners’ acquisition of a majority stake in Task-Force Co., Ltd., a nationwide childcare facility operator managing approximately 120 childcare facilities across Japan.
Japan > Capital markets: Independent local firms Tier 1
Nishimura & Asahi‘s team handles the full gamut of capital markets issues, with a particular emphasis on J-REITs, hybrid securities, and domestic debt and equity transactions. Practice head Kohei Koikawa is noted for his broad expertise in convertible bonds, IPOs, and follow-on offerings. Other names to note within the practice include Masashi Ueda, who is an expert in domestic and international offerings of common shares, Kentaro Sugimoto, who primarily handles Euro bond offerings, and Naoya Ariyoshi, whose main area of focus is securitisations.Practice head(s):
Kohei Koikawa
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
Rakuten Bank Ltd.
Japan Finance Corporation
Orient Corporation
Rakuten Group Inc.
Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.
Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company
SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corporation
Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised the underwriters on the global IPO of Skymark Airlines Inc., a low-cost carrier based in Japan.
- Advised Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Group Inc., a Japanese technology conglomerate, on the global IPO of Rakuten Bank.
- Acted as the Japanese counsel to the issuer on the second global offering (RegS/144A) by Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corporation. This financing was leveraged by green loans and sustainability-linked loans.
Japan > Corporate and M&A: Independent local firms Tier 1
The corporate department at Nishimura & Asahi is jointly led by Yoshinobu Fujimoto, who is known for his work on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and Asa Shinkawa, who is the name to note for private equity matters. Other work the practice undertakes includes joint ventures, strategic planning, closing procedures, and business integrations. Hiroshi Uchima is adept at advising on large and complex transactions, while Yuji Shiga is particularly experienced in risk management and international transactions. Masaki Hosaka, Yo Ota and Yuki Oi are other key members of the team, with specialisms including advice within the industrial and financial sectors as well as proficiency in matters involving international private equity houses.Practice head(s):
Yoshinobu Fujimoto; Asa Shinkawa
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
Seven & i Holdings Co.
NAVER Corporation
Showa Denko K.K.
ITOCHU Corporation
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.
Bain Capital Private Equity
Mitsubishi Corporation
Toshiba Corporation
The Carlyle Group
Honda Motor Co.
Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Japan Display Inc.
Rakuten, Inc.
Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
Invesco Office J-REIT, Inc.
Hitachi Metals
SBI Holdings, Inc.
Goldman Sachs
Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho
H2O Retailing Corporation
Hitachi Transport System
ORIX Corporation
Kintetsu World Express, Inc.
JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation
Rakuten Securities Holdings, Inc.
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
AT Group
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Kito Corporation
BPEA EQT Pte
Work highlights
- Advised Toshiba on a contemplated going-private transaction that is valued at approximately $14.4bn.
- Advised Hitachi Transport System on a tender offer for its common shares and consecutive squeeze-out transaction by HTSK Co., an entity owned by investment funds managed by KKR and acquisition by HTS of its treasury stock from Hitachi.
- Advised Bain Capital on its acquisition of Evident Corporation, a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, for purposes of acquiring Olympus’ Scientific Solutions Business.
Japan > Dispute resolution: Independent local firms Tier 1
Nishimura & Asahi‘s Japanese dispute resolution practice works in conjunction with the firm’s Singapore, Vietnam, and Bangkok offices to provide clients with cross-border disputes pertaining to tax, product liability, trade secrets, and construction. Head of the practice Hiroyuki Tezuka specialises in international arbitration, and is the Vice President of the Japan Association of Arbitrators. For disputes in the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors, Akihiro Hironaka is a key contact, while Lars Markert is adept at assisting clients with disputes involving German and European law. Yutaro Kawabata is proficient in disputes arising from the termination of contracts, and Chié Nakahara is a key figure for high-stakes and high-value international litigation.Practice head(s):
Hiroyuki Tezuka
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Marubeni Corporation
Itochu Corporation
Mochida Pharmaceutical Co.
Panasonic Corporation
Toshiba Corporation
Shionogi Co.
AIG General Insurance Co.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Sharp Corporation
Honda Motor Co.
Work highlights
- Successfully defended a German company in the automotive industry in cross-border product liability litigation before Japanese courts.
- Successfully defended a Japanese company in the TMT industry in a post-M&A dispute regarding alleged breaches of representations and warranties.
- Successfully represented a Japanese automotive supplier in initiating various parallel arbitration and litigation proceedings against a German company for non-payment of deliveries.
Japan > Intellectual property: Independent local firms Tier 1
Nishimura & Asahi takes an interdisciplinary approach to provide insight and strategic advice on a range of IP matters from new forms of financial transactions to disputes involving multiple territories. Besides its extensive experience in the entertainment industry, the firm is developing a growing body of expertise in cutting edge technologies such as driverless cars and artificial intelligence. The team is co-led by Yoshiyuki Miyashita, a noted expert in IP transactions and dispute resolutions and Hitomi Iwase, who heads the trade mark division and advises across a wide range of sectors. Satoshi Niki leads on business transactions arising from the acquisition of technology and intellectual property rights, and Makiko Takabe bolsters the practice with her esteemed record of litigation and judicial experience. Also of note is Makoto Shiotani, who acts on behalf of national and multinational companies on IP portfolios and strategies. Finally, Gai Matsushita covers a wide range of IP infringement litigation and non-contentious matters, whilst Yoko Kasai specialises in licensing and patent litigation.Practice head(s):
Yoshiyuki Miyashita; Hitomi Iwase
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Dentsu Inc.
The Asahi Shimbun Company
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Maruni Wood Industry Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Nobel Prize-winning Dr. Tasuku Honjo in Japanese patent litigation involving inventorship of patented inventions.
- Acted as global lead deal counsel to Honda and advised on all aspects of our client’s establishment of a joint venture company with a US company, LG Energy Solutions.
- Advised Honda on legal risks relating to its in-vehicle connected services collaboration with Google LLC.
Japan > Investment funds: Independent local firms Tier 1
Nishimura & Asahi focuses on domestic funds with overseas investments but has the capacity to assist clients with a range of investment fund matters. Makoto Igarashi and Kei Ito are the pair leading the team; Igarashi has a long history of representing investment managers in connection with fundraising and investment issues. As well as displaying a knowledge of a range of investment funds including investment trusts, the team also assists with traditional asset management activities. Tsuyoshi Ito, Yoshiharu Kawamata and Kohei Ishida are key names in the group; Kawamata is frequently called upon for matters relating to private equity issues, mezzanine financings and infrastructure funds, and Ishida has a strong track record advising on investment fundraising.Practice head(s):
Makoto Igarashi; Kei Ito
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Nomura Holdings, Inc.
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Mizuho Capital Partners Co., Ltd.
Longreach Group
Aspirant Group Inc.
Nomura Mezzanine Partners Co., Ltd.
Government Pension Investment Fund, Japan
Pattern Energy Group
Toyota Motor Corporation
Toshiba Corporation
Mitsui & Co., Reality Management Ltd.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Nippon Express Holdings
Star Mica Holdings Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised the general partner of MCP Partners group firms’ establishment of three different types of funds; MCP Capital’s PE fund VI, MCP Mezzanine’s Mezzanine Fund V and MCP Familia’s PE fund.
- Acted for Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited as Japanese counsel in its new business alliance with Energy Capital Partners, a US private equity infrastructure manager.
- Advised Mitsui & Co. on the Reality Management Ltd. establishment of MBRM Fund, a real estate fund, as part of a joint venture between Mitsui & Co., Ltd., a major Japanese trading house, and Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd., a member of the Japan Post Group.
Japan > Labour and employment: Independent local firms Tier 1
The employment group at Nishimura & Asahi leverages the firm's wider expertise to work in a cross-disciplinary manner, and is particularly noted for its litigation experience, where it is active in cases including Court of Appeal claims. The full-service offering also includes advising clients on new developments in Japanese employment law, transactional issues and compliance work. Yuri Sugano and Jiro Abe are the duo leading the team; Sugano primarily focuses on layoffs arising from insolvencies and restructurings, while Abe has a strong track record of assisting clients with matters running the gamut of labour and employment law, including trade union negotiations.Practice head(s):
Yuri Sugano; Jiro Abe
Other key lawyers:
Yukihiko Watanabe
Key clients
INPEX Corporation
Dow Chemical Japan
Work highlights
- Advised a Japanese electronic components manufacturer on various employment compliance and regulatory matters.
Japan > Private wealth: Independent local firms Tier 1
Nishimura & Asahi fields a comprehensive private wealth practice that caters to a range of clients, from private business owners to shareholders of listed companies to international private investors. The team advises on business succession planning and inheritance matters, including trust funds, tax and estate planning, and counts SMEs as its key clients. Practice co-head Yoshinobu Fujimoto has extensive experience in international taxation and multi-jurisdictional private wealth matters. Counsel Kohei Matano advises on M&A and the division of property. The group also handles family disputes, and practice co-head Masaru Shibahara boasts a dispute practice that spans both claims and litigation in and out of court.Practice head(s):
Yoshinobu Fujimoto; Masaru Shibahara
Other key lawyers:
Katsuyuki Yamaguchi; Kohei Matano
Work highlights
- Advising a Japanese citizen residing in New York, whose father (a Japanese citizen residing in Japan) has passed away and negotiating a settlement with the other heirs.
- Assisting the court-appointed special personal representative of a decedent Japanese citizen, the widow of a US citizen who passed away leaving no children, to locate the decedent’s heirs in Japan and distribute the inheritance in the US.
- Advising a dual US-Japanese citizen residing in France, whose same-sex spouse is a French citizen and whose adopted child is a UK citizen, who wishes to designate his spouse as the initial recipient of his estate upon his death, and his child as the secondary recipient, after his spouse’s death.
Japan > Projects and energy: Independent local firms Tier 1
Nishimura & Asahi draws on its strong international offering to advise on energy and infrastructure projects in Japan, Asia and beyond. Led by Tomohiro Sato, the team advises across the energy and natural resources sector, handling project financing, development and procurement. It is also active in the offshore wind sector, advising foreign and domestic lenders and sponsors on major offshore wind projects. Within the team, Teruyuki Yamamoto is an expert in PPP and PFI projects; Kohei Ishida handles solar and wind power projects; Hiroyasu Konno focuses on oil and LNG transactions; and Sadayuki Matsudaira focuses on the energy sector, including electricity, gas and heat-supply businesses. Maya Ito counts Japanese megabanks, international banks and trading houses among her clients. Adrian Joyce’s expertise spans the LNG, offshore wind and shipping sectors and Nathan Schmidt advises on solar PV projects, as well as both onshore and offshore wind projects. Alexander Woody advises on international energy and natural resources project investments, development and financing. Nagahide Sato retired in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Tomohiro Sato
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Co. Ltd.
Hudson Sustainable Group
JX Mining & Metals Corporation
Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Nomura Capital Investment Co., Ltd.
Pattern Energy Group LP
Renova, Inc.
Sonnedix Japan
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Tokyu Land Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised the lenders on the project financing for the construction of the 112MW Ishikari Offshore Wind Project, a combined offshore wind and power storage project.
- Advised Hibiki Wind Energy Co., Ltd. on its development of and project financing for the “Kitakyushu–Hibikinada offshore wind farm,” a 220MW offshore wind power project in Fukuoka, Japan.
- Advised NTT Ltd. Japan Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. on the construction of “JUNO”, a new trans-Pacific submarine cable system between the US and Japan.
Japan > Real estate and construction: Independent local firms Tier 1
Nishimura & Asahi’s broad practice, led by Yoshihiko Kawakami, spans both financing and development matters within the sector. In addition to sale and purchase, and leasing and management issues, the team advises on large-scale developments. The group notably advises a varied client base of Japanese mega banks, financial institutions and both domestic and foreign investment banks. Hiroshi Niinomi regularly assists builders, developers and lenders with their real estate transactions, while Yoshiaki Ikeda advises both private REITs and J-REITs on Japanese real estate transactions. Norio Maeda is known for assisting foreign investors entering the Japanese real estate market, and Takuya Shimizu works with international financial institutions and funds. The real estate group works closely with the firm’s Singapore-based construction team, led by Shintaro Uno and supported by Natalie Yap, which handles construction disputes and represents Japanese construction companies across Southeast Asia.Practice head(s):
Yoshihiko Kawakami; Shintaro Uno
Other key lawyers:
Yoshiaki Ikeda; Hiroshi Niinomi; Norio Maeda; Takyua Shimizu; Natalie Yap
Key clients
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Tokyu Land Corporation
Kajima Corporation
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
ORIX Corporation
Mitsui & Co. Asset Management Holdings Ltd.
Mori Trust Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Tatemono Investment Advisors Co., Ltd.
Kajima Real Estate Investment Advisors Inc.
The Blackstone Group Japan K.K.
SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Tokyo Branch as lenders to Gaw Capital Partners in its acquisition of seven logistics facilities from Blackstone Japan.
- Represented the buyer, SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited, in acquisition of a plot of land consisting of 105,270 square metres, which previously housed Panasonic subsidiary Sanyo Electric’s Suminodo factory and Kyocera’s Osaka Daito Office.
- Represented the seller, Blackstone, in the acquisition of 30 residential properties in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, including the Grace Residence Tokyo, from M&G Investments using a TMK structure.
Japan > Restructuring and insolvency: Independent local firms Tier 1
Displaying deep bench strength in handling cross-border mandates, the team at Nishimura & Asahi handles multi-jurisdictional workouts and international restructuring matters, which are particular areas of focus for Yuri Sugano. Beyond traditional insolvency proceedings and significant bankruptcy cases within Japan, practice head Kenichi Minami is noted for his deep knowledge of in out-of-court workouts and turnarounds. Kentaro Yokoyama also has extensive experience in handling both in-and out-of-court reorganisations. The group is known for representing a variety of debtors, also counting major banks, financial institutions and creditors among its clients. The team draws on the varied expertise of its members to further strengthen its offering; Hajime Ueno is an expert in structured finance; Daisuke Koriya displays vast knowledge of accounting and tax issues; and Yonson Minami advises on M&A aspects of restructurings.Practice head(s):
Kenichi Minami
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Aozora Bank, Ltd.
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
REINOWA Holdings Inc.
JOLED Inc.
J-Will Partners Co., Ltd.
Sado Steam Ship Co., Ltd.
The Rockport Company, LLC, Rockport Japan Ltd.
Joyfull Co., Ltd.
HOPE, INC.
TEPCO Energy Partner and Incorporated, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation
Work highlights
- Represented MUFG Bank in the conversion of Marelli Holdings’ turnaround ADR to a civil rehabilitation as a result of a failure to secure all lenders’ approval of the restructuring plan.
- Represented Aozora Bank, Ltd. and played a role in the client’s involuntary petition for corporate reorganisation proceedings against the core companies in the group, Ise Foods Inc. and Ise K.K.
- Represented the operator of the transportation vessels between Honshu and Sado Island in its restructuring through an equity capital injection from a new sponsor, a debt-to-equity swap conversion of debts owed to the primary bank, and rescheduling of debts owed to other financial creditors.
Japan > Risk management and investigations: Independent local firms Tier 1
The team at Nishimura & Asahi fields a diverse array of legal professionals, including former prosecutors, high-tech crime specialists, government officials, private attorneys, and international legal experts, and delivers comprehensive advice that spans the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border crisis management. The department excels in handling corporate crisis scenarios involving fraud and white-collar crime elements, and instances of misconduct. Leading the practice is Hiroshi Kimeda, whose extensive experience spans corporate scandals involving window-dressing, financial statement misrepresentation, antitrust violations, bribery, and regulatory breaches. Other members of the team include Kei Umebayashi, who is highly skilled in criminal investigations; Kaku Hirao, who handles misconduct issues, regulatory infractions, and emergency response matters; and Tomoyuki Numata, who specialises in issues related to international cartels, unilateral anticompetitive practices, and merger filings.Practice head(s):
Hiroshi Kimeda
Other key lawyers:
Japan > Tax: Independent local firms Tier 1
The tax practice at Nishimura & Asahi is especially recommended for its experience in handling tax controversies before Japanese courts, as well as other forms of tax-related disputes, for which Akihiro Hironaka is a recommended individual. The team is led by the experienced Yo Ota, who regularly covers matters involving M&A, cross-border transactions, and corporate governance issues. For high-profile tax litigation, Tsuyoshi Ito is the recommended name, while Mayuko Nakamura regularly advises on the tax aspects of international transactions.Practice head(s):
Yo Ota
Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
- Representing Jinba TMK in a tax dispute, involving $16m in consumption tax, before the Tokyo District Court.
- Successfully defended a client during a government audit in a dispute based on a statutory interpretation on consumption taxes.
Japan > TMT: Independent local firms Tier 1
Spearheaded by partners Asa Shinkawa and Yoshinobu Fujimoto, Nishimura & Asahi houses an excellent team of TMT experts. The firm handles a wide variety of matters for fintech and automotive industry clients, and has experience advising on a range of matters from litigation and joint ventures, to data protection, privacy, and regulatory concerns. Takahiko Date is recommended for his deep expertise in handling M&A and corporate restructuring transactions, while Kojiro Fujii has in-depth knowledge of the public policies and regulations governing the TMT sector. Other key members of the team include Hiroshi Uchima and Gai Matsushita.Practice head(s):
Asa Shinkawa; Yoshinobu Fujimoto
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
The Carlyle Group
Personal Information Protection Commission
KDDI Corporation
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
ITOCHU Corporation
Bain Capital Private Equity
Hitachi Metals
Toshiba Corporation
Sony Corporation
Rakuten, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advising Toshiba on its consideration of strategic alternatives, including an ongoing privatization.
- Advised Bain Capital Private Equity LP on its acquisition of all shares in Evident Corporation, a specified subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, a Japan-based global manufacturer of optical and digital precision technology, for the purpose of acquiring Olympus’ Scientific Solutions Business.
- Advising Hitachi Metals on a M&A transaction that includes a tender offer for Hitachi Metals’ shares from a consortium comprised of Bain Capital, Japan Industrial Partners, and Japan Industrial Solutions; the seller is Japanese technology giant Hitachi Ltd.
Japan > Fintech - Independent local firms Tier 2
Many of Nishimura & Asahi‘s fintech lawyers have experience working for financial institutions or regulatory authorities and bring that experience to bear while advising on fintech issues ranging from crowdfunding, to transactions using applications, to payment services work. Licensing, approvals, and registrations are additional areas of expertise. Practice chair Naoya Ariyoshi is frequently instructed by banks, securities clients and fintech businesses on work including crypto-asset transactions and social trading issues. Susumu Tanizawa is well versed in domestic and international financial regulations. Other key names include structured finance specialist Akihiro Shiba and Toshiyuki Yamamoto, who is well placed to advise on digital securities in the real estate space.Practice head(s):
Naoya Ariyoshi
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Nomura Holdings, Inc.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Mitsui & Co. Digital Asset Management, Ltd.
The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
Liquid, Inc.
Crowd Credit, Inc.
Rakuten Wallet, Inc.
Rakuten Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Nomura Securities on the launch of four smartphone app-based services for asset management and support.
- Advised The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, on the launch of its Banking-as-a-Service business, a collaboration between SBI Sumishin Net Bank and Rakuten Bank.
- Advised MUFG Bank, Ltd., and its parent company, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., on their $200m investment in Silvrr Technology Co., Ltd. (Akulaku).
Japan > Shipping: Independent local firms Tier 2
Nishimura & Asahi‘s asset finance team is headed by of counsel Katsu Sengoku and offers clients assistance with cross-border asset finance transactions, ship sales and purchases, ship leasings, and advice on Japanese Operating Lease Transactions with Call Options (JOLCOs). Kosuke Shibukawa is the name to note for finance and investment issues, while Adrian Joyce is the team’s key contact for complex cross-border work and the financing of maritime projects.Practice head(s):
Katsu Sengoku
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Financial Products Group Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised a number of clients on numerous JOLCO/JOL transactions involving approximately 40 vessels and 20 groups of marine containers.
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- Antitrust and competition: Independent local firms
- Banking and finance: Independent local firms
- Capital markets: Independent local firms
- Corporate and M&A: Independent local firms
- Dispute resolution: Independent local firms
- Intellectual property: Independent local firms
- Investment funds: Independent local firms
- Labour and employment: Independent local firms
- Private wealth: Independent local firms
- Projects and energy: Independent local firms
- Real estate and construction: Independent local firms
- Restructuring and insolvency: Independent local firms
- Risk management and investigations: Independent local firms
- Tax: Independent local firms
- TMT: Independent local firms