Hisao Hirose | H | Professionals | Squire Patton Boggs

Hisao has represented clients in aircraft finance transactions for more than 40 years including Japanese leveraged leases (JLLs) since 1986 and Japanese operating leases (JOLs) since 1999. Former firms of which he has been a partner include his own office, Law Offices of Hisao Hirose, a boutique law firm for JLLs, and the past 7 years with a full-service international law firm. Based on his extensive experience at previous firms, he has been building the aircraft finance practice in Tokyo.

Hisao is recognized as a leading lawyer for Asia-wide asset finance by Chambers Global since 2008 and is currently ranked in the Eminent Practitioner category. He is described as being “very respected – one of the best Japanese lawyers in this field.” The Japan Banking and Finance section of Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 Leading Lawyers for Business includes the following quote from a client: “He provides good solutions, even in very difficult situations, and the deals have been completed with his excellent advice.” Chambers Asia Pacific 2012 Asia-Pacific Region Asset Finance states that Hisao Hirose “is very well-recognized in the market for his expertise in JOLs and other asset finance transactions. Hisao is ranked in Band 1 (the top grade) for Leading Individuals. He works with a range of clients, including airlines, low-cost carriers and leasing companies” and in the Japan Banking & Finance section, “Hisao Hirose is recognized as a leader in the Japanese asset finance market, and is routinely seen on aircraft finance transactions. He has been acting in this practice area for over 40 years, and in addition to the knowledge and experience he can bring to advising clients, interviewees also highlighted his ability to encompass both Japanese and Western business cultures and demands.” Hisao is also listed as a leader in his field in Japan.