Praised for its ‘deep understanding of a wide range of financing matters’, White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)’s debt finance team retains a strong foothold in the Japanese market. Practice head Clara Shirota’s robust sponsor-side practice sees her advise private equity funds and their portfolio companies on a wide range of transactions, with a particular emphasis on leveraged and acquisition finance. Zenya Onishi’s areas of expertise include leveraged and acquisition finance as well as cross-border syndicated loans. Paul Harrison advises both lenders and sponsors on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.
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‘Zenya Onishi has been in the space for many years focusing on leveraged financing. He is familiar with the sponsor's terms and good at negotiating effectively on behalf of lenders based on his knowledge and experience which I believe is indispensable.'
‘Zenya Onishi gives us good advice and proposals based on his knowledge and experience.’
'They have a deep understanding of general financing terms as well as ones that are specific to the client, which gives lenders a great comfort when negotiating with the sponsor.’
‘They have knowledge about various fields globally.'
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Clara Shirota
Other key lawyers
Paul Harrison; Zenya Onishi