Paul Coggins
Norton Rose FulbrightClients seeking assistance from the banking and finance team at Norton Rose Fulbright are able to receive advice on a variety of finance matters, including asset finance, corporate finance, and aviation finance work. The practice has been especially busy with restructuring transactions and LIBOR cases, as well as IPOs, joint venture financings, and project finance work, for which department head George Gibson is the name to note. Paul Coggins is adept at advising clients in offshore sectors and international shipping, with a specialism in financing ships using cross-border project and asset-based leasing and debt facilities. Akihiko Takamatsu joined the practice from Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) in February 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Client friendly, and a very good level of knowledge.’
‘They are eager to help even when our business proposal is at brainstorming stage, which is extremely important to us.’
‘Very patient and understand very well the interests of different stakeholders. I would highly recommend Akihiko Takamatsu.’
‘Deep knowledge of asset financing, not only within one area, but throughout the globe.’
'Paul Coggins differentiates himself from others with his vast knowledge and understanding on the Japanese trading firms.'
'Paul Coggins and his team are excellent. He and his team are dedicated in supporting our transactions.'
Key clients
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
- BNP Paribas
- ING Bank
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- JERA
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
- Mizuho Bank
- MUFG Bank
- Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co. Ltd.
- Nippon Export and Investment Insurance
- Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
- ORIX Corporation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- ITOCHU Corporation
- Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
- Tokyo Century Corporation
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Gaiben
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
George Gibson