Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
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Provided by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is widely recognized as one of the premier law firms for restructuring in Japan.
We provide high quality legal service not only to distressed companies themselves but also to various interested parties, such as financial institutions, creditors, sponsors, investors, parent companies or shareholders and business partners. Our clients include not only listed companies with global operations, but also unlisted companies, foreign companies, corporate founders, and any other parties with an interest in business restructuring.
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https://www.noandt.com/en/practices/restructuring_and_insolvency/
Chambers Review
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is a leading law firm in Japan with specialist expertise in multi-jurisdictional restructuring and insolvency matters, including out-of-court workouts and business revitalisation ADR. The firm has a strong track record of experience in handling reorganisation and civil rehabilitation proceedings as well as advising various clients on the restructuring aspects arising out of corporate transactions. The team provides debtor-side as well as sponsor-side representation in relation to distressed M&A, capital injections and DIP financing. Lawyers in the team also have experience acting as trustees in bankruptcy proceedings. Clients include Mizuho Bank, Takata Corporation and Mt. Gox.
Work Highlights
- Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu represented sponsor Japan Industrial Solutions, in the acquisition of a generic drug manufacturer Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical, which collapsed under Turnaround ADR proceedings.
Strengths
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"When I encounter a situation where I lack knowledge, I receive detailed explanations and advice, and I feel the high level of hospitality."
"Their ability to handle international cases that are difficult to handle appropriately is extremely high."
"I have the impression that even if you have a consultation that seems difficult, you can get prompt and appropriate advice."
"When I encounter a situation where I lack knowledge, I receive detailed explanations and advice, and I feel the high level of hospitality."
"Their ability to handle international cases that are difficult to handle appropriately is extremely high."
"I have the impression that even if you have a consultation that seems difficult, you can get prompt and appropriate advice."
Notable Practitioners
Nobuaki Kobayashi is highly esteemed for his representation of debtors in out-of-court workouts and as a leading bankruptcy trustee in Japan. He is also called upon as a chief independent expert during business turnaround procedures.
"He is one of Japan's leading turnaround specialists and has extensive knowledge and experience."
"He has a wealth of experience, and I was able to receive appropriate responses and advice even in the extremely difficult phase of our structural reforms. Thanks to him, we were able to speedily improve our business performance and strengthen our financial base."
Tomohiro Okawa is developing a stellar reputation for handling cross-border restructuring and insolvency mandates in the Japanese market, with particular expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings.
"He is a trusted lawyer and is good at dealing with international projects. He also has strong language skills."
"He is very efficient in tackling overseas-related issues."
Yosuke Kanegae is frequently instructed by distressed debtors in high-value, cross-border restructurings. He is experienced in acting for clients on in-court restructuring proceedings, in addition to out-of-court workouts.
"The response is fast, and our satisfaction is very high. He is also strong in negotiations."
"He supports us cordially with very effective and strategic advice."
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