Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : 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, skilled in rehabilitation proceedings, and with 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. Its key clients include Digipoke, Matsuekankyonomori and Tibanne.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune served as the bankruptcy trustee of Digipoke, a cryptocurrency wallet service.
Strengths
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"They have always been able to address any aspect of restructuring, including corporate and litigation-related issues."
"They adeptly navigated the varied interests of multiple financial institutions, leading to the successful execution of business transfers, and safely brought the out-of-court restructuring to a close."
"They provide quality advice based on deep understanding and a wide range of information sources within the industry as well as regulatory bodies."
"They have always been able to address any aspect of restructuring, including corporate and litigation-related issues."
"They adeptly navigated the varied interests of multiple financial institutions, leading to the successful execution of business transfers, and safely brought the out-of-court restructuring to a close."
"They provide quality advice based on deep understanding and a wide range of information sources within the industry as well as regulatory bodies."
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.
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.
"He is a great lawyer for bankruptcy, banking and finance."
"He has a very high level of expertise in the field of business revitalisation and can form and lead a team according to the content of consultations."
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 regards to complex bankruptcy mandates.
"We have received easy-to-understand and prompt answers on specialised matters in response to our enquiries."
Zentaro Nihei comes recommended for his client service and language capabilities. He is an emerging name in Japan's legal market, instructed by debtors to handle out-of-court workouts, as well as by sponsors of distressed companies.
"He is an exceptionally savvy and reliable lawyer. He coordinates well on complex and cross-department issues."
"He is a very well-rounded lawyer with a wide range of business knowledge as well as legal aspects."
"He is top-notch, always keeping an eye on the needs of his clients and how to navigate complicated problems."
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