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Eminent Practitioners
E Hisao Hirose
Squire Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo Horitsu Jimusho | Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 17 Years RankedHisao Hirose of Squire Patton Boggs maintains close links with major clients and focuses on structured finance with an emphasis on aircraft finance and leasing work.
Band 1
1 Akihiko TakamatsuNorton Rose Fulbright | Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedAkihiko Takamatsu demonstrates a heavy focus on aviation finance and is a frequent adviser to major banks and aircraft lessors.
1 Katsu Sengoku
Nishimura & Asahi | Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance2025 | Band 1 | 25 Years RankedKatsu Sengoku is well versed in handling asset financing matters, with a particular emphasis on ship and aircraft financing.
1 Keisuke Imon
Watson Farley & Williams (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo Horitsu Jimusho) | Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedKeisuke Imon of Watson Farley & Williams is a leading name in the asset finance field and someone to whom interviewees feel comfortable referring work. He is often sought out by major banks for advice on JOLCOs and aircraft and vessel financings and leasings.
Band 2
2 Kentaro MiyagiNishimura & Asahi | Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedKentaro Miyagi is sought after by clients especially regarding aviation leasing transactions.
Key sectorsAviation and Aerospace|Financial Services|Maritime / Shipping|Transport
2 Kosuke ShibukawaNishimura & Asahi | Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedKosuke Shibukawa is sought after for his expertise in advising borrowers and lenders on ship leasing and asset finance transactions. He advises on JOLCO transaction structures for both shipping and aviation finance assets.
Key sectorsAviation and Aerospace|Financial Services|Maritime / Shipping
2 Nobuhiko HaradaNishimura & Asahi | Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedNobuhiko Harada is an active member of the team advising on JOLCO transactions in the aviation and maritime asset finance space.
2 Shusuke FukunagaWatson Farley & Williams (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo Horitsu Jimusho) | Banking & Finance: Domestic Asset Finance2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedShusuke Fukunaga of Watson Farley & Williams advises on domestic and cross-border financings, with a particular focus on aircraft and ship financing.