Zentaro Nihei, a partner in Anderson Mori’s financial restructuring and insolvency group, specializes in complex restructuring and insolvency/bankruptcy and special situation investing. He regularly represents hedge funds, private equity funds and other distressed investors in matters, including those of a cross-border nature, relating to both in- and out-of-court restructurings, distressed mergers & acquisitions and other distressed financing. He is also experienced in representing secured creditors’ committees, trustees and other parties advising on asset recovery and the taking and enforcement of securities.

Masaki Fujita is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, based in the Tokyo office. He specializes in Restructuring & Insolvency, International Trade, National Security, M&A and Joint Venture. Masaki has extensive experience in restructuring, representing a full range of stakeholders, including debtors, creditors, and sponsors, in both in-court and out-of-court proceedings. He also frequently advises foreign companies on strategic exits from the Japanese market, providing expert guidance through comprehensive legal and business considerations. Masaki's expertise extends to advising clients on a wide range of regulatory, compliance, investigatory, and enforcement matters related to international trade and national security. This includes trade controls, economic sanctions, clearances for foreign investments, and industrial security issues. Additionally, Masaki offers foreign companies general corporate advice on commercial laws, employment laws, and compliance issues, demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique aspects of Japanese business culture and legal frameworks. He advises clients across numerous industries, including banking, fintech, energy, semiconductors, chemicals, medical, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, IT, shipping, logistics, hotels, food, fashion, and agriculture. Masaki was recognized as an INSOL Fellow and a member of the International Insolvency Institute (III) NextGen, reflecting his depth of expertise in insolvency matters. Furthermore, his unique perspective gained from serving as a secondee for one of Japan's largest international trading companies enriches his ability to offer practical, insightful advice across a wide range of corporate and international business challenges.

Kanako Watanabe is working for various corporate matters in Japan and overseas with a focus on domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency cases, corporate and commercial transactions and M&A cases. She is also well experienced in government investigations and crisis management cases.