As a result of Toshiaki Sano’s previous experience working for a financial institution, his primary area of legal practice is finance. Specifically, he handles project finance including, but not limited to, real estate non-recourse loans, renewable energy, and PFI matters. He also handles corporate reorganization matters, due diligence in M&A, and business revitalization matters. Recently, there have been increasing opportunities to engage with the start-up business community, and he has been focusing on assisting such startup companies.
Education & Professional Career
- Project finance matters (real estate non-recourse loans, renewable energy, PFI/PPP, etc.)
- Due diligence in M&A matters
- Various advisory matters regarding corporate restructuring
- Business revitalization matters (private liquidation, civil rehabilitation)
- General corporate legal affairs, corporate advisory matters, general civil matters, and other matters
| Jan 2016 – Present | Kitahama Partners, Partner |
| Jan 2012 | Joined Kitahama Partners |
| Jan 2010 | Employed with the Nishi-Nippon City Bank, Ltd. |
| Dec 2009 | Graduated from the Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan; Admitted to practice in Japan |
| Mar 2008 | Kyushu University Law School (J.D.) |
| Apr 2001 | Employed with Nikko Salomon Smith Barney Securities |
| Mar 2001 | Keio University, Faculty of Economics |
Other Activities
| Oct 2018 – Present | Member of Council of External Experts on Self-Monitoring, Fukuoka Airport |
| Apr 2015 – Present | Academic Advisor to Institute for Legal Practice, Fukuoka University (Corporate Law) |
