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Leading International Project Finance Partner Aled Davies to Join Milbank in Tokyo
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP announced that Aled Davies, a leading project finance lawyer known for his work on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects around the world, will be joining the firm as a
Read moreClifford Chance Advises Ascott Reit on Japan Real Estate Acquisition
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised Ascott Residence Trust (Ascott Reit) on its acquisition of a portfolio of 11 rental housing properties in Japan for JPY9.2 billion from ACRJ3 Pte Ltd, an 88.9%
Read moreBingham Adds 7-Lawyer Market-Leading Investment Funds Team in Tokyo
Bingham McCutchen LLP expanded its 75-lawyer Tokyo office and bolstered its global cross-border capabilities in Japan and Asia with the addition of Christopher Wells and Tomoko Fuminaga as partners in Bingham’s Investment Management Group along
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Welcomes Southeast Asia Seasoned Lawyer Tetsuo Kurita in Tokyo
Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) welcomes new counsel, Tetsuo Kurita, who joined the Tokyo office as of May 1. Mr. Kurita is a seasoned lawyer well recognized for his efforts in supporting the legal
Read moreHogan Lovells Strengthens Intellectual Property Practice in Tokyo
Hogan Lovells has expanded its intellectual property team in Tokyo with the hire of Dr Frederick Ch’en who started on 1 April 2013 as Of Counsel. This follows on the recruitment of fourteen IP practitioners
Read moreClifford Chance Advises MGPA on Purchase of Two Office Buildings in Tokyo
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised MGPA on behalf of MGPA Asien Spezialfonds, which targets German-speaking institutional investors on two property investments in Japan. The investments comprise the acquisition of two Tokyo office
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Advices ORIX On Capital Participation In Asahi Fiber Glass.
Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) provided legal advice to ORIX Corporation (“ORIX”) on its purchase of a 96.09% equity stake in leading Japanese glass fiber manufacturer, Asahi Fiber Glass Co., Ltd (“Asahi Fiber Glass”),
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Advises Shinsei Bank on Its JPY1.6 Billion Loan to Finance a 5.5 MW Mega Solar Project
Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) advised Shinsei Bank on its JPY 1.6 billion loan to JAG Energy Co.,Ltd. (“JAG”), a group company of Japan Asia Group Limited. JAG is constructing five mega solar power
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents the Initial Purchasers in a $1.4 Billion Offering by Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. of 5.325% Step-up Callable Subordinated Notes Due 2073
The Tokyo office of the Firm recently represented the initial purchasers, led by Nomura Securities International, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC in an offering of
Read moreRespected Capital Markets Lawyer Kenji Taneda Joins Morrison & Foerster as a Partner
Morrison & Foerster today announced that Kenji P. Taneda, a highly regarded capital markets lawyer, has joined the firm as a corporate partner in its Tokyo office
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents KKR in the Sale of Intelligence Holdings
The Firm is representing Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”) in the sale of Intelligence Holdings, Ltd. to Temp Holdings, Co. Ltd. Temp Holdings will acquire all outstanding equity of
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