Nishimura & Asahi‘s asset finance team is headed by of counsel Katsu Sengoku and offers clients assistance with cross-border asset finance transactions, ship sales and purchases, ship leasings, and advice on Japanese Operating Lease Transactions with Call Options (JOLCOs). Kosuke Shibukawa is the name to note for finance and investment issues, while Adrian Joyce is the team’s key contact for complex cross-border work and the financing of maritime projects.

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Key clients

  • Financial Products Group Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised a number of clients on numerous JOLCO/JOL transactions involving  approximately 40 vessels and 20 groups of marine containers.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Katsu Sengoku

Other key lawyers

Kosuke Shibukawa, Adrian Joyce