Banking & Finance: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
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White & Case boasts a respected asset finance practice, most notably representing major clients on significant aircraft finance transactions and is known for advising on transactions incorporating JOLCO structures. The team additionally represents clients on regulatory and structured finance matters and possesses experience in export credit financing. The practice is also active on cross-border securitisation and privatisation issues and has additional expertise in refinancing and cross-border acquisition finance. Notable clients include Mizuho Bank, SMBC and MUFG.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented SMBC, Mizuho Bank and Aozora Bank as mandated lead arrangers in connection with the senior secured facilities provided to an acquisition vehicle of Bain Capital Private Equity for its acquisition of Evident.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case's ability to provide comprehensive advice considering deal dynamics, local regulatory process and deal process is well appreciated."
"Not only do they have a strong legal background, they have a good business sense and tried to find the right solution for parties involved in the deal."
"They are highly responsive, and the partners are very well involved in matters."
"White & Case's ability to provide comprehensive advice considering deal dynamics, local regulatory process and deal process is well appreciated."
"Not only do they have a strong legal background, they have a good business sense and tried to find the right solution for parties involved in the deal."
"They are highly responsive, and the partners are very well involved in matters."
Notable Practitioners
Zenya Onishi is head of White & Case's debt and asset finance team and operates a highly visible lender and sponsor-side practice. He has a strong track record of advising on syndicated loan transactions.
"He is very responsive, and is always ready to support in good time, even within a tight schedule. He has strong expertise in financing and a great understanding in our updated internal legal policy."
"For commercial loan lending matters, Zenya Onishi is by far the best lawyer. Our foreign counsel like working with him. He knows international practices and he knows our business and understands what we're talking about."
Clara Shirota acts as lender's counsel in relation to senior and mezzanine facilities provided by banks and funds. She is noted for the depth of her experience with regard to leveraged finance.
"She demonstrated strong commercial acumen and was able to deliver ambitious goals in a short timeframe."
"Clara is one of the strongest banking lawyers in the Tokyo market. She is very commercial and understands her clients' businesses."
Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP
Japan