About

Our Banking & Finance group has in-depth knowledge of the issues which arise in lease and loan transactions for large-scale capital investments in Japan and overseas, including plant and machinery purchases in various industries, such as distribution, manufacturing and technology. We specialize in structuring, negotiating and documenting financial transactions, and have developed a recognized capability in both tax-based and non-tax based lease financings involving high-value equipment.

Representative Experience

  • Advised a major Japanese financial institution on new credit facilities for an aluminum products manufacturer.
  • Advised a major Japanese financial institution on a corporate loan facility to a US telecommunications company for the sale and lease-back of certain leased devices.
  • Advised an international financial services company on its agreement to team up with a Japanese financial institution to provide a facility to a leading Indonesian auto finance company.
  • Advised a major Japanese financial institution on its participation in a syndicated revolving facility made available in Australia to the financial arm of an Australian petroleum exploration and production company.
  • Advised various international financial services companies on the financing of aircraft leased to a Japanese airline.
  • Advised an international financial services company on an asset-backed loan to the Japanese subsidiary of an Israeli company.