ESG in Restructuring

Hajime has extensive expertise in the area of corporate restructuring and insolvency, as well as securitization/structured finance practice (including concession transactions); especially known for his uncanny skills to see through complex issues and the web of differing interests of relevant parties, he is not confined to conventional thinking and instead strives to devise various new deal structures and provide new solutions. He also has an extensive practice in other areas of corporate finance and capital markets, as well as regulatory matters of financial institutions (including Basel accord capital rules). Having spent his youth in the U.S. and having studied abroad, he is fluent in both English and Japanese. He serves as the Firm’s CTO and is engaged in IT/DX-related matters, as well.

Tatsuaki has extensive business turnaround experience, mainly representing debtors across diverse industries. He has consistently provided multifaceted solutions to the diverse legal and practical challenges that arise during restructuring, including negotiations with business partners, interactions with regulatory authorities, and securing necessary financing. He also advises creditors and sponsors, leveraging his deep understanding of debtor-side dynamics.
His strengths include pragmatic, goal-oriented solutions, prompt responses, and attentive client service. These qualities have supported his involvement in M&A, dispute resolution, and general corporate matters.
He has nearly two years of experience working at the N&A Bangkok office and has broadened his perspective through legal studies abroad, making him well-equipped to support clients in both domestic and international contexts.