Atsumi & Sakai

Atsumi & Sakai‘s finance practice encompasses an array of sub-departments, meaning clients are able to access advice for a range of matters. For project finance, Akira Shimazaki is key, while fintech matters are dealt with by Yuri Suzuki. Other notable names within the practice group include Fumiko Oikawa, who handles securitisations; Hiroyuki Nezu, who excels in asset-based lending; and Keita Imaizumi, who focuses on asset financings. Madoka Hashimoto is the main contact for debt capital markets work; Ryosuke Oue and Michiaki Hosoi are experience in renewable energy financings; and Shintaro Hamasu handles M&A and private equity work. Shuji Koyama is noted for real estate finance issues; Hirofumi Hosoda focuses on insurance matters; Akimoto Kawamura specialises in financial regulation, and Eiichiro Hata is recommended for asset management and investment fund issues, while Yutaka Sakai has been notably active in shipping finance work.