Japan

City-Yuwa Partners was established in 2003 following the merger of Yuwa Partners and the law department of Tokyo City Law & Tax Partners. The firm, headquartered in Tokyo, boasts a team of 123 esteemed legal professionals. 

Highlights  

The firm specialises in a variety of legal fields including litigation, insolvency and real estate. In addition to these areas, the firm has expanded its services to include transactional work in the realms of capital markets, banking, investment funds and project development. 

During the past research cycle, the firm has continued to advise on both regulatory issues and transactions, representing Japanese mega banks, trust banks, regional banks, international banks, securities firms and finance companies. 

In corporate and M&A, the firm assisted in outbound foreign direct investments and M&A by Japanese investors in China, Vietnam and other Asian countries, as well as inbound foreign direct investments and M&A by foreign investors in Japan. 

The project team regularly advises on offshore wind projects and regulatory and compliance matters under the Electricity Utilities Industry Law. 

Testimonials 

"There is good legal counsel with whom I have worked on several deals (from the firm). He is highly experienced in legal matters related to financing work, such as project investment schemes, non-recourse loan documentation, and other relevant legal issues. His team members are always dedicated and helpful as well.” (Project finance client) 

“Professional approach for processing of financial materials, including the setting of mortgages to ships under Marshall Islands laws.” (Financial services regulatory client) 

“Good knowledge of the industry. We have worked many years with them. We are a foreign bank in Japan, it is difficult to communicate with our clients with Japanese culture. City-Yuwa is rich in culture not only in Japan but also Thailand and Hong Kong etc. They have good communication flexibility. They are very supportive to us not only in terms of services provided.” (Asset finance client) 

Masamichi Sakamoto  

"It's very easy to communicate my requests to him, and he can incorporate them into the documentation. His wording skills are very valuable to us.” 

"He does well in every aspect, his knowledge is very good, very responsible. We had some challenging deals for new financing deals, but he provides us with effective knowledge every time." 

Reiko Yoshida  

"Advises on our query on Marshall Islands' laws. Sometime our queries are vague, but she listens carefully and tries to understand the point in question, to which precise advice is provided.”