Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
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Lawyers in Anderson Mori & Tomotsune’s Restructuring & Insolvency team have extensive experience in both in- and out-of-court restructurings of distressed companies. The team plays a significant role in most large-scale restructuring/insolvency cases in Japan.
AMT’s significant depth and breadth of experience in a wide range of restructuring situations is unique. Lawyers in the Restructuring & Insolvency team have extensive experience in representing companies experiencing difficulties, debtors in court proceedings, equity sponsors, major Japanese and international banks, bondholders, hedge funds, and insurance companies.
In addition to being involved in various restructuring/insolvency cases, the team is supporting several global firms with operations in Japan in drawing up resolution plans, as well as supporting a Japanese quasi-governmental agency in researching legislation governing financial institutions in other countries.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a market-leading team of highly experienced lawyers in Japan who are skilled in rehabilitation proceedings and have extensive know-how in assisting debtors and creditors. The firm is frequently instructed to act as trustee on cross-border bankruptcies and well placed to assist with civil rehabilitation proceedings. The team is adept at handling out-of-court restructuring procedures. It assists multinationals in Japan with drawing up resolution plans and conducting legislative research.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune acted for Apex Group in civil rehabilitation proceedings and out-of-court workouts, as well as associated legal matters.
Strengths
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"They have a very high level of service and always have a quick response."
"Anderson Mori & Tomotsune do a really good job working with international firms and clients. They provide the best Japanese law advice and do it in a way that is actionable."
"Their strong communication skills allow them to explain even specialised content in a way that clients can fully understand."
"They have a very high level of service and always have a quick response."
"Anderson Mori & Tomotsune do a really good job working with international firms and clients. They provide the best Japanese law advice and do it in a way that is actionable."
"Their strong communication skills allow them to explain even specialised content in a way that clients can fully understand."
Notable Practitioners
Hideyuki Sakai is the team's most senior lawyer and has a wealth of experience in high-profile insolvency matters in Japan. He has expertise in matters involving Chapter 11 proceedings.
Hiroyasu Ueda is a highly sought-after legal adviser in Japan to both distressed debtors and their creditors. He has significant experience handling in-court insolvency proceedings and out-of-court workouts.
"Hiroyasu Ueda always provides accurate advice based on a thorough understanding of the client's position rather than textbook judgement."
"He provides an extremely high level of service on complex cases, based on professionalism and an understanding of business."
Fujiaki Mimura is noted for his capacity to act as a bankruptcy trustee and also focuses on advising debtors, creditors and sponsors on corporate reorganisation proceedings in Japan.
"Fujiaki Mimura has extensive experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation. He quickly puts together a team appropriate to the content of the case, and I trust him highly."
Zentaro Nihei comes recommended for his client service and language capabilities. He has established himself as a respected practitioner and is instructed by debtors to handle out-of-court workouts, as well as by sponsors of distressed companies.
"Zentaro Nihei offers excellent technical and commercial savvy."
"Thanks to his high level of knowledge and ability to respond quickly and execute, we were able to close a complicated project smoothly."
"Zentaro is really good at pulling in the relevant experts at the firm and distilling that into what you need. He's also very practical and able to give you advice that's not just cookie-cutter."
Hiroki Sekibata is recommended by market observers for his calm presence acting in bankruptcy andcivil rehabilitation proceedings.
Taro Awataguchi is establishing a solid reputation in Japan's legal market, acting for both creditors and debtors in restructuring proceedings. He frequently acts as a bankruptcy trustee for international clients with regard to complex bankruptcy mandates.
"Taro Awataguchi has a high level of expertise and communication skills."
"We rely on his expertise and experience in various situations."
"Taro Awataguchi understands customer needs well and has abundant experience as a practitioner."
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