Hiroyasu Ueda
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Client SatisfactionThe team at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is jointly led by Hideyuki Sakai, Hiroyasu Ueda, Fujiaki Mimura, and Zentaro Nihei. The group is regularly involved in large-scale restructuring and insolvency cases in Japan, acting for major banks, hedge funds and insurance companies. Taro Awataguchi represents both creditors and sponsors in out-of-court restructurings, as well as in corporate reorganisations and civil rehabilitation cases. Mimura handles the full range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including bankruptcy and voluntary liquidations. The team assists an extensive and lucrative client base, with Satoshi Ogino representing debtors. Nihei also adds to the team’s cross-border capabilities, advising overseas funds, along with Ueda, who handles cross-border restructuring matters, and Masaki Fujita, who represents debtors, lenders and investors in cross-border matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'A team of lawyers who are very capable and responsive. Regardless of unique and unforeseen situations, all members have done their best to cope with various needs from our side (locally and globally).'
- 'The team, led by Fujiaki Mimura, is one of the best for restructuring and insolvency practices in Japan. What charactarises them is their skills, technique, knowledge, experiences, and their dedication to saving the company. Also, this team works well in complicated situations.'
- 'Mimura is well respected in Japan's law society, so his influence can help to save companies. Mimura's ability to solve the difficult situation is second to no other firms.'
- 'Fujiaki Mimura has deep experience, knowledge, skills, networking, and influence among Japan's law society.'
Key clients
- K.K. Digipoke
- Matsuekankyonomori Co., Ltd.
- Tibanne Co., Ltd.
- Hakuyokai Medical Incorporated Association and its representative Mr. Hiroyuki Fujii
- Newton Press Inc.
- Soshin K.K.
Work highlights
- Advised consortium of banks and leasing companies to file a creditor’s petition to commence the corporate reorganization proceedings of the debtor, United Ocean Group.
- Appointed as the bankruptcy trustee of MJG K.K and its affiliates, which had a total debt of around $34m, over 1000 employees and around 200 clinics nationwide at the commencement of the bankruptcy proceeding.
- Represented Matsuekankyonomori Co., Ltd. for the petition for the commencement of the civil rehabilitation proceedings with total liabilities of approximately $31m.
Lawyers
Leading individuals: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Satoshi Ogino
Anderson Mori & TomotsunePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hideyuki Sakai, Hiroyasu Ueda, Fujiaki Mimura, Zentaro Nihei