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Banking

Comprehensive services for constantly evolving financing transactions in a global economy

Legal services in a full range of financing transactions

We advise financial institutions and investors, including some of the world’s largest commercial and investment banks and multinational corporations.

Our market leading Banking Practice Group supports our clients in Japanese and cross-border transactions by providing a full range of legal services, from structuring transactions to negotiating and drafting necessary documentation in areas including corporate loans, structured finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, mezzanine finance, intellectual property finance, and derivatives.

Cutting-edge Transactions

We are often called upon to provide services in connection with new financing structures. Our strong team of lawyers is highly regarded for its experience and ability to find solutions to complex and novel issues. We focus on understanding our clients' business objectives and finding the most effective and cost efficient solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

As a leader in the banking practice, we are also active in the development of relevant laws and regulations and the establishment of proper market practices, through participation in various committees, councils, forums, and societies comprised of regulators, market participants, and other relevant parties.

Banking：People

Banking：News

Apr. 20, 2023Awards: The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2024 edition)
Mar. 31, 2023Public Service: Report released by the “Study Group on Finance and Restructuring Practice Utilizing All Asset Security” on an investigation commissioned by the Financial Services Agency in which one of the firm’s attorneys-at-law was involved
Feb. 16, 2023Awards: Top Rankings Received from Chambers Global 2023
Jan. 11, 2023Awards: Top Rankings Received from The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
Dec. 20, 2022Shuhei Uchida is listed in “Dealmakers of Asia 2022” by ALB: Shuhei Uchida is listed in “Dealmakers of Asia 2022” by ALB

Banking：Seminars

Jun. 12, 2019External Seminars: "Recent developments in financial administration and challenges for internal audits"
Dec. 20, 2018External Seminars: "The new era of supervisory approaches and challenges for financial institutions"
Nov. 8, 2018External Seminars: "JFSA’s new supervisory approaches and challenges for financial institutions"
Jun. 18, 2018External Seminars: "Recent developments in financial administration and challenges for internal audits"
May 23, 2018External Seminars: "JFSA’s new supervisory approaches and challenges for financial institutions"

Banking：Publications

Magazine Article: "Summary of Issues Concerning Raising Basel Eligible Capital Through SDGs Bonds"
Magazine Article: "Mycal Supermarkets Securitization – True Sale Character Protected despite Attack by Receiver under Corporate Reorganization"
Magazine Article: "Carbon Credits - Regulatory and Practical Issues for Financial Institutions"
Magazine Article: "Venture Debt – New Financing Methods for Startup"
Magazine Article: "Future of Finance Law / Trend of Sustainable Finance – Realizing Again Roles to be Played by Financial Institutions"