Profile
Work Department
Position
Partner
Career
Shinichiro focuses on inbound and domestic leveraged finance, outbound acquisition finance, inbound and domestic project finance and other structured finance transactions, including real estate finance, ship finance and other asset finance. His practice also covers general banking transactions, including multijurisdictional syndicated loans, lease transactions and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The Baker McKenzie Japan team brings a unique combination of deep local market knowledge and international perspective that sets them apart from competitors. Gavin Raftery exemplifies this blend.'
'The team creates a partnership dynamic rather than a traditional client-service provider relationship.’
‘The firm is one of the earliest international firms in Japan, with a significant Bengoshi workforce. Their rooted international culture and collaboration enable them to follow the international standard as well as be best suited for cross-border transactions.’
‘Shinichiro Kitamura is the best veteran in the finance practice in Japan. He is very experienced and has extensive knowledge on both borrower and lender sides, as well as both international and domestic practices. Moreover, due to his management and teamwork skills, he can mobilise his team quickly and effectively.’
‘In terms of the breadth of global expertise, it is positioned as one of the top-tier legal firms in Japan, particularly being a highly reliable entity in cases involving collaborating with foreign private equity funds.’
‘Shinichiro Kitamura and Gavin Raferty have extensive experience in the field of acquisition finance. Their advice, backed by a wealth of knowledge accumulated through numerous cases, is extremely valuable.’
‘Baker McKenzie continues to provide high-quality legal advice and strong commercial understanding, as reflected in the calibre and cohesion of the wider team.’
‘Pierre Chiasson stands out for his clear communication, and his ability to navigate complex legal matters with confidence and clarity. He has consistently demonstrated a strong understanding of the industry and Japanese law.’