Spotlight: creating and enforcing security interests in transport assets in Japan

All questions Security and enforcement i Financing of contractsShips In many cases, newly built ocean-going vessels are registered in Panama or other tax-haven countries,11 and are owned by SPVs established…

Loan Refinancing in Japan by way of Amendment and Restatement

I. Introduction  Refinancing can be a good option for parties seeking to gain improved terms and conditions of existing loan arrangements. For example, in order to achieve a better gearing…