Anderson Mori & Tomotsune's offering has capabilities handling transactional and regulatory finance matters, with particular expertise in syndicated loans, fund financing, and leveraged buyouts. The team operates both domestically and internationally, and advises a diverse client base that includes private equity funds, government agencies and major financial institutions. Hiroaki Takahashi's broad experience includes advising on the securitisation of various asset classes, real estate investment structures, and cross-border energy and resource development projects. Takashi Akahane's practice spans both public and private sector matters and includes advising on private finance initiative projects and complex project finance matters. Satoshi Inoue is a trusted advisor to prominent financial institutions and advises on the structuring of sophisticated financing transactions, particularly in the context of Japan’s leveraged buyout market.

Mori Hamada's team provides advice to global clients across the spectrum of financing transactions, including real estate finance, mezzanine finance, IP finance and corporate lending matters. The practice is well-regarded for its experience navigating complex cross-border cases. Team lead Masanori Sato frequently advises investment banks and securities firms, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and his practice includes advising on infrastructure funds and the privatisation of public assets. Hiroki Aoyama has expertise spanning syndicated loans, leveraged buyouts, real estate and project finance, DIP financing, and both structured and traditional banking matters. Takahiro Kobayashi advises on structured finance, securitisation, and project finance. Kei Shirakawa brings significant experience in leveraged finance and derivatives, while Yusuke Suehiro focuses on LBO financing and complex structured finance transactions.

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu's offering advises on a broad range of loan and credit-related transactions, including syndicated loans, non-recourse financing, aircraft and ship finance, and foreign trade financing. The team is known for its ability to handle complex, high-value financings across both domestic and international markets. Practice head Fumihide Sugimoto advises clients on securities offerings, and debt, equity and hybrid instruments, including preferred and subordinated securities. Jiro Mikami focuses on acquisition finance and is particularly active in advising on leveraged buyouts and other sponsor-backed transactions. Mami Ikebukuro brings deep expertise in real estate finance, regularly advising on J-REITs, private real estate funds, and real estate-backed securitisations such as CMBS. Hiromi Hattori specialises in M&A, private equity and acquisition finance.

Nishimura & Asahi‘s group has expertise across a wide spectrum of financing transactions, including acquisition finance, container leasing and plant facilities leasing matters. The practice is co-led by Kosuke Shibukawa who advises leasing companies and banks on cross-border asset finance matters relating to a diverse range of assets, and Takashi Saito who brings particular strengths in acquisition finance, subscription finance, syndicated lending and other complex banking transactions, acting for major Japanese banks and mezzanine lenders therein. Katsu Sengoku focuses on ship and aircraft finance as well as structured finance and securitisation cases, while Adrian Joyce is has experience in project finance. Hideo Horikoshi advises corporate borrowers, government agencies and financial institutions on acquisition and project finance, cross-border syndicated lending, equity investments and financing structures.

TMI Associates‘ team advises on the variety of financial matters, with particular expertise spanning corporate finance, project finance, liquidations, REITs, and trusts. The team is led by Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi who is a recognised authority in banking and capital markets, particularly in structured finance and securitisation matters. Yoshikazu Noma specialises in both domestic and international lease transactions, including JOL and JOLCO structures, and regularly advises major Japanese leasing companies, fund operators and real estate developers on asset finance matters. Hideaki Kurauchi brings niche expertise in real estate finance, while Mizuki Koshimoto is noted for her significant experience in inbound renewable energy projects.

Atsumi & Sakai is highly regarded for its strengths in project, acquisition and asset finance, with a client base that spans the banking, government, tech, aviation, and real estate sectors. The practice is jointly led by Ryosuke Oue who has deep experience advising foreign investors on renewable energy projects in Japan; Keita Imaizumi who plays a key role in project financings involving LNG, solar power, and other renewable energy assets; and Sayaka Aizawa who has expertise advising both domestic and international financial institutions on a wide range of banking and finance matters. Other key figures include Yutaka Sakai, Yuri Suzuki and Akira Shimazaki who are each noted for their significant contributions to complex finance transactions.

City-Yuwa Partners‘ team provides project finance and regulatory compliance-related advice to offshore investment companies, Japanese banks and renewable energy developers, amongst others. The team is led by Junko Hirakawa who has expertise advising domestic electric companies on matters under the Electricity Business Act. Kenta Ikebe brings expertise in real estate and project finance, PFI and PPP matters, and fintech regulation-related cases, advising both domestic and international clients. Masamichi Sakamoto handles a broad spectrum of finance, real estate, and corporate matters, with a particular emphasis on cross-border transactions. Reiko Yoshida has a maritime finance specialism and advises on ship finance transactions and high-value vessel financings. Gen Takizawa has expertise in export credit agency finance, investments, derivatives, and trust transactions.

Iwata Godo‘s practice advises on the full breadth of financial matters, offering end-to-end legal support to financial institutions. Its workload ranges from advising on day-to-day banking issues, to the structuring and documentation of complex financing arrangements, including syndicated lending and sustainable finance initiatives. The practice is jointly led by Kensuke Kashiwagi who advises on complex fund structures, Takao Matsuda who has experience assisting banking clients with cross-border regulatory compliance, loan structuring and trade finance transactions, and Yusuke Tomita whose client roster includes major institutions, regional and trust banks, and leasing companies.

The Tokyo-based team at Kaynex Law Offices is well-equipped to advise on the variety of banking and finance matters. The team is led by Eiichi Nagai who has noteworthy experience advising on real estate finance matters, in particular, including assisting with significant transactions, real estate loans, and public offerings. Samurai bonds, debt private placements and repackaging, and structured finance matters are all areas of expertise of key contact Norifusa Hashimoto.

Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners' practice offers comprehensive legal services spanning contract negotiation and drafting, as well as advice on structuring and related matters in a range of credit transactions. The team is led by Tomohiro Murakami, who advises on a variety of projects, including PFI initiatives, as well as solar and wind power developments.

The team at Tsubame Law Offices advises on real estate finance and is frequently engaged in a broad range of structured finance, syndicated loans and other banking transactions. Yasuko Tsuchihashi brings deep expertise in financial regulatory matters, while Atsuko Kissho is noted for her work in mezzanine finance and regularly acts for prominent mezzanine lenders therein. Takumi Fukuda focuses on cross-border transactions, particularly regarding the acquisition of security interests, and Yasuhiro Shimada has expertise in trust ABL real estate financing transactions. The four co-head the team.