Mori Hamada & Matsumoto‘s practice is lauded by clients for its ’extensive knowledge‘ and ’excellent lawyers‘. Leading the 150-strong team of partners and lawyers is Masanori Sato, who is especially adept at advising on issues in the energy and infrastructure sectors; this includes advice on infrastructure funds, sustainable finance, carbon credit transactions, and the privatisation of airports. For syndicated loans and LBOs, Hiroki Aoyama is a key contact, while Takahiro Kobayashi is a name to note for structured finance and securitisation work. Kei Shirakawa is adept at advising on project financing and leveraged financing issues, and Yusuke Suehiro focuses on LBO, project and structured financings.

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Testimonials

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‘The firm has many excellent lawyers enrolled, but also has a remarkable attitude of aiming for the optimal solution after accurately grasping the client's intentions.’
‘They have extensive knowledge.’
‘Hiroki Aoyama has deep knowledge and experience about syndicated loan arrangements and documentation.’
‘Yuki Matsuda has a wealth of knowledge about M&A finance for small and medium-sized enterprises and suggests ways to solve problems.’
‘The most important consideration is their legal advice and capability to provide solutions, and we think they have done a great job.’

Key clients

The Japanese Bankers Association
Japan Syndication and Loan-trading Association
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.
Prudential Mortgage Capital Company
Softbank Corp.
GE Japan Corporation
Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Work highlights

Advised Marelli on a debt restructuring.
Advised on a whole business securitisation arranged by Mizuho Securities, Ltd. in respect to a nationwide telecoms tower sharing business.