Anderson Mori & Tomotsune's offering has capabilities handling transactional and regulatory finance matters, with particular expertise in syndicated loans, fund financing, and leveraged buyouts. The team operates both domestically and internationally, and advises a diverse client base that includes private equity funds, government agencies and major financial institutions. Hiroaki Takahashi's broad experience includes advising on the securitisation of various asset classes, real estate investment structures, and cross-border energy and resource development projects. Takashi Akahane's practice spans both public and private sector matters and includes advising on private finance initiative projects and complex project finance matters. Satoshi Inoue is a trusted advisor to prominent financial institutions and advises on the structuring of sophisticated financing transactions, particularly in the context of Japan’s leveraged buyout market.
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Profile
Work Department
Acquisition Finance/ Private Equity Funds/ Banking/ Early Stage Restructuring
Position
Partner
Career
Admitted in Japan (2000), became partner in 2008.
Languages
Japanese, English
Memberships
Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association (Japan), 2000.
Education
The University of Tokyo (LLB, 1998); The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan, 1998-2000.
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Testimonials
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- 'Consistent quality of service, no matter which team we seek advice from.'
- 'Well-balanced and practical advice.'
- 'Deep industry insight in the investment banking business and associated regulatory requirements.'
Key clients
- Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd.
- Aozora Bank, Ltd.
- SBI Shinsei Bank, Limited
- Development Bank of Japan
- The Bank of Yokohama, Ltd.
- Kiraboshi Bank, Ltd.
- MCP Mezzanine Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised the management of the client on its landmark going-private transaction, structured as a management buyout via a tender offer, with a reported value exceeding JPY 700bn.
Advised the client as sponsor on its strategic acquisition of a majority stake in Panasonic Automotive Systems Corporation by Star Japan Acquisition Co., Ltd., a vehicle indirectly owned by Apollo-managed funds, valued at a total enterprise value of JPY 311bn.
Advised the client as sponsor and a syndicate of senior lenders on the JPY 270bn take-private of Infocom Corporation, structured through a tender offer bid.