Nishimura & Asahi frequently advises lenders, lessors, lessees, and export credit agencies on a wide range of domestic and international asset finance transactions involving vessels and marine containers. The team is jointly led by Katsu Sengoku, who regularly acts for leasing companies, banks, trading houses, manufacturers, and investors on ship leading, finance, and trading mandates; and Kosuke Shibukawa, who is experienced in leasing, financing, and trading across various assets, including vessels, containers, and aircraft, representing both domestic and international clients. Adrian Joyce is another key figure, with a strong track record advising on commercial shipping matters, ship finance structures and limited recourse financing.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Financial Products Group Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised a number of different clients on numerous JOLCO/JOL transactions relating to vessels and marine containers; in most cases serving as the lessor’s counsel.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partner: Gaiben
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kosuke Shibukawa
Practice head
Katsu Sengoku; Kosuke Shibukawa
Other key lawyers
Adrian Joyce