Mori Hamada

Mori Hamada’s practice is highly regarded for advising both debtors and creditors, as well as financial advisors from various jurisdictions, on all aspects of Japanese bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings. The practice is jointly led by Soichiro Fujiwara, known for handling innovative cases involving creative schemes such as full repayment of unsecured debts arising from commercial transactions and the use of company split mechanisms in restructuring; Ryota Yamasaki who brings wide-ranging experience in both out-of-court restructurings and court-led bankruptcy and restructuring processes; and Takahiro Inou who advises on both court-supervised proceedings and out-of-court workouts, including ADR and other schemes. Wataru Ishida has a strong track record in handling complex restructuring and insolvency matters for a high-profile domestic and international client base. Dai Katagiri is another key figure, specialising in restructuring, litigation, M&A and general corporate matters.