City-Yuwa Partners‘ team provides project finance and regulatory compliance-related advice to offshore investment companies, Japanese banks and renewable energy developers, amongst others. The team is led by Junko Hirakawa who has expertise advising domestic electric companies on matters under the Electricity Business Act. Kenta Ikebe brings expertise in real estate and project finance, PFI and PPP matters, and fintech regulation-related cases, advising both domestic and international clients. Masamichi Sakamoto handles a broad spectrum of finance, real estate, and corporate matters, with a particular emphasis on cross-border transactions. Reiko Yoshida has a maritime finance specialism and advises on ship finance transactions and high-value vessel financings. Gen Takizawa has expertise in export credit agency finance, investments, derivatives, and trust transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘City-Yuwa Partners has demonstrated their high proficiency in legal solutions to the complex and sophisticated matters by offering us clear, coherent and comprehensive advice and counsel.'
- 'The team provide accurate advice for intricate legal matters.'
- 'The team efficiently gathers extensive and wide-ranging information and provides crucial legal advice, primarily during the documentation phase.'
- 'City-Yuwa has experience in dealing with a wide range of financing transactions not only in the domestic market but also in overseas markets through any financial institution.'
- 'Having a wide network of connections both in Japan and in multiple overseas countries, City-Yuwa has been able to introduce appropriate collaboration offices and/or lawyers appropriately in accordance with the situation on a case-by-case basis.'
- 'City-Yuwa is rigorous and punctual and promptly responds to clients' requirements even in a limited timeline.'
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Kenta Ikebe
Reiko Yoshida
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Gen Takizawa
Practice head
Junko Hirakawa
Other key lawyers
Kenta Ikebe; Masamichi Sakamoto; Reiko Yoshida; Gen Takizawa