White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)‘s group harnesses expertise in acquisition and leveraged financing, structured financing, and financial regulatory matters. The team frequently advises on acquisition financing matters across industries ranging from renewable energy to tech. Clara Shirota’s workload includes advising private equity firms on management buyouts and senior and mezzanine acquisition financings, with a focus on sponsor-side transactions. Leading the team alongside Shirota, Zenya Onishi is particularly active in domestic inbound leveraged finance mandates.
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‘They almost exclusively handle cases for the most prominent private equity funds in Japan, and the quality of their advice is exceptionally high.’
‘Zenya Onishi has extremely extensive experience in acquisition finance. His presence is so significant that certain private equity fund deals could not be completed without him.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Next Generation Partners: Gaiben
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
Zenya Onishi