Akihiko Takamatsu
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 1 : Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance
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About
Provided by Akihiko Takamatsu
Practice Areas
Akihiko Takamatsu is a counsel in general banking and finance, asset finance, projects, insolvency and restructuring and financial regulatory practices based in Tokyo. He regularly advises banks, other types of financiers, ECAs, operating lessors and investors in all aspects of asset finance and leasing, in particular, in relation to the Japanese market of aviation and maritime. He also regularly advises various international institutions (in particular, banks and sponsors) in general banking, projects, financial regulation and insolvency and restructuring matters.
Career
University of Tokyo (LLB) 2004
University of Tokyo, School of Law (JD) 2006
Admitted as a bengoshi in Japan 2007
Joined Clifford Chance, Tokyo 2008
Clifford Chance, Hong Kong 2012
Clifford Chance, London 2013
Counsel since 2017
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Akihiko Takamatsu demonstrates a heavy focus on aviation finance and is a frequent adviser to major banks and aircraft lessors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He responds politely and speedily and has a very deep understanding of the aviation industry."
"Aki is a very well-regarded lawyer within the JOL market."
"Akihiko Takamatsu is a consummate professional and an incredibly hard-working lawyer. He has great knowledge and an excellent manner. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"He responds politely and speedily and has a very deep understanding of the aviation industry."
"Aki is a very well-regarded lawyer within the JOL market."
"Akihiko Takamatsu is a consummate professional and an incredibly hard-working lawyer. He has great knowledge and an excellent manner. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
