The banking and finance practice at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune handles a wide variety of financing and lending work, ranging from conventional bank lending and syndicated structured financing transactions to regulatory advice. The team consists of 'leading experts' in the areas of structured securities and financial market regulations, and represents clients at all stages of the financial lifecycle, from structuring and negotiations to documentation, and closing. Key figures include Hiroaki Takahashi, who provides guidance on financial regulations, and Takashi Akahane, who handles private finance initiatives and various financial transactions. Satoshi Inoue is a name to note in relation to the LBO finance market in Japan.

The banking and finance team at Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office advises Japanese and international clients on the full range of financial transactions. The team is active in corporate loans, structured and real estate finance, venture debt, and derivatives. Team leader Masanori Sato has extensive experience in the areas of structured finance, capital markets, real estate, and infrastructure. Sato has also been involved in sustainable finance matters and other projects designed to achieve carbon neutrality. Hiroki Aoyama covers syndicated loans and LBOs, while Takahiro Kobayashi advises on structured finance and securitisation. Other key members include Kei Shirakawa, who covers leveraged and project financing, and Yusuke Suehiro, who focuses on banking matters and LBO financing.

The banking and finance team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is well versed in a wide range of loan and credit-related transactions, including syndicated loans, various types of non-recourse loans, aircraft and ship financing, as well as financing for foreign trade. The team is led by Fumihide Sugimoto, who is known for managing various types of loans and other credit-related transactions, such as syndicated loans, derivatives, and foreign trade financing. Jiro Mikami and Hiromi Hattori bring significant experience in acquisition finance, while Mami Ikebukuro specialises in real estate finance. Motohiro Yanagawa focuses on trust and asset finance, and Keiko Shimizu offers deep knowledge of investment fund regulations and other financial product and service regulations.

Nishimura & Asahi‘s team supports both financiers and borrowers on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border banking transactions, including asset financing, acquisition financing, and corporate and syndicated loans. The team is co-led by Kosuke Shibukawa and Takashi Saito, with the former managing asset finance transactions for a range of assets, including aircraft, train, and marine containers, and the latter specialising in acquisition finance, subscription finance, and syndicated lending. Katsu Sengoku brings expertise in asset financing and trading transactions, while Adrian Joyce has extensive experience in cross-border asset finance within the energy, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. Another member to note is Hideo Horikoshi, who specialises in advising on complex finance transactions with a focus on acquisition finance deals.

The team at Atsumi & Sakai is well-versed in financing transactions and services, particularly in project and asset finance matters. The team, jointly led by Ryosuke Oue, Keita Imaizumi, and Sayaka Aizawa, advises on general banking work, domestic and cross-border syndicated loans, global cash management services, and vendor finance. Oue advises foreign investors on renewable energy projects in Japan, while Imaizumi and Aizawa focus on domestic and cross-border syndicated loans and structured finance matters. Other names to note are Yutaka Sakai, who has extensive experience in securitisation and ship finance, and Yuri Suzuki, who focuses on fintech matters, including P2P payment and e-money.

The banking and finance team at City-Yuwa Partners provides comprehensive advice on both regulatory matters and transactions. Led by Junko Hirakawa, the team has significant experience in structured finance, particularly related to real estate, trust schemes, and the securitisation of various assets. Reiko Yoshida advises clients on the financial and corporate aspects of ship-related transactions in the maritime sector, while Masamichi Sakamoto brings expertise in investments and energy transactions, with a focus on cross-border transactions. Gen Takizawa offers extensive knowledge in ECA finance, derivatives, and trust transactions, and Kenta Ikebe has a strong background in structured finance, acquisition finance, and securitisation.

The team at TMI Associates offers a variety of legal services in financial matters, covering areas such as securitisation, liquidation, REITs, and derivative transactions. Led by Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi, the team is well versed in real estate finance and development type-real estate securitisation matters. Hideaki Kurauchi brings expertise in both real estate and finance issues, while Yoshikazu Noma specialises in domestic and cross-border lease transactions and asset finance. Mizuki Koshimoto has substantial experience in inbound renewable energy transactions, and Noriko Yao is a name to note in relation to project finance.

The team at Kaynex Law Offices brings extensive knowledge in structured finance, securitisation, capital markets, banking, and real estate, including providing regulatory advice. Led by Eiichi Nagai, who is well versed in real estate finance, the team also features Norifusa Hashimoto, who advises on domestic and cross-border matters involving samurai bonds, debt private placements, and repackaging. Another key member in financial transactions is Aya Kurahashi.

The banking and finance team at Tsubame Law Offices has particular strength in domestic and cross-border real estate financing, structured finance transactions, and syndicated loans. The team is co-led by Yasuko Tsuchihashi, Atsuko Kissho, Takumi Fukuda, and Yasuhiro Shimada, whose combined experience covers all aspects of real estate matters, including structuring, investments, M&A, financing, asset and property management, and dispositions. Kissho is a key name to note in relation to cross-border ship financing transactions.