Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)

Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)‘s well-established provides an offering that encompasses advising its roster of clients on asset acquisitions, divestments and developments. With a particular focus on investments, practice head Yoshiaki Shimizu serves a broad clientele, from financial institutions to real estate and sovereign funds; Shimizu is noted for his ’outstanding professional expertise and industry insights’. Leng-Fong Lai handles matters for both sponsors and financiers, with considerable knowledge of senior mezzanine and hybrid financing structures, in particular. Another noteworthy team member is Eiichi Kanda who assists with major land sales and purchases.