Bonnie L. Dixon (Partner ⁄ New York Office Managing Partner)
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Admitted | State of New York, the United States of America (1982) | |
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Registration in Japan | Registered Foreign Lawyer (The laws of the State of New York and the Federal laws of the United States) (2002) | |
Bar Association | New York State Bar Association, Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit | |
Education |
University of Michigan (B.A., Japanese and Political Science, 1978) University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1981) |
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Background |
Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP (Tokyo) Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (New York / Tokyo) Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP (New York) |
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Practice Areas | International Transactions, Cross Border Labor and Employment, Cross Border Litigation, Banking Transactions, Mergers, Investment Funds, etc. | |
Member | American Chamber of Commerce in Japan | |
Languages | Japanese and English | |
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Tel | +81-(0)3-5501-1166 |
Recommendations and Awards
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 Leading Individuals
- Dispute Resolution
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The Best Lawyers in Japan 2021
- Asset Finance Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Structured Finance Law
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 Leading Individuals
- Dispute Resolution
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The Best Lawyers in Japan 2020
- Asset Finance Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Structured Finance Law
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 Leading Individuals
- Dispute Resolution
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Asialaw Profiles 2018 Leading Lawyers
- Banking & Finance
- Investment Funds
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The Best Lawyers in Japan 2019
- Asset Finance Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Structured Finance Law
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018 Leading Individuals
- Capital Markets
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Asialaw Profiles 2017 Leading Lawyers
- Banking & Finance
- Investment Funds
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Chambers Global 2017 Leading Individual
- Capital Markets (Foreign expert for USA)
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Women In Law Awards 2017
- Banking Lawyer of the Year
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The Best Lawyers in Japan 2018
- Asset Finance Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Structured Finance Law
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2017 Leading Individuals
- Shipping
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Expert Guides 2016
- Structured Finance and Securitisation
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Asialaw Profiles 2016 Leading Lawyers
- Dispute Resolution/Litigation
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Women In Law Awards 2016
- Cross Border Lawyer of the Year
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The Best Lawyers in Japan 2017
- Asset Finance Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Structured Finance Law
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Chambers Global 2016 Leading Individual
- Capital Markets (Foreign expert)
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2016 Leading Individuals
- Structured Finance/Securitisation
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Who's Who Legal Japan 2015
“Bonnie L. Dixon at Atsumi & Sakai is “internationally recognized” for her high-quality work and “wealth of experience”. Clients particularly value her “astute commercial acumen” and “versatile approach”." -
Expert Guides 2015
- Structured Finance and Securitisation
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The Best Lawyers in Japan 2016
- Asset Finance Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Structured Finance Law
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2015 Leading Individuals
- Structured Finance / Securitisation
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Asialaw Profiles 2015 Leading Lawyers
- Dispute Resolution
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Expert Guides Banking, Financial and Transactional Law 2014
- Structured Finance and Securitisation
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The Best Lawyers in Japan 2014-2015
- Asset Finance Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Structured Finance Law
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Who's Who Legal Japan 2014
- Transport
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2014 Leading Individuals
- Structured Finance / Securitisation
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Asialaw Profiles 2014 Leading Lawyers
- Banking
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Expert Guides Banking, Financial and Transactional Law 2013
- Structured Finance and Securitisation- Japan
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Best Lawyers 2013 "Lawyer of the Year"
- Structured Finance
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Best Lawyers 2013 "Best Lawyers"
- Asset Finance
- Banking and Finance Law
- Asialaw Profiles 2013 Leading Lawyers
- Asialaw Profiles 2013 Recommended Lawyers
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Asialaw Profiles 2012 Leading Lawyers
- Structured Finance
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Best Lawyers 2012 "Best Lawyers"
- Asset Finance
- Banking and Finance Law
- Structured Finance
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Asia Law Leading Lawyers — Japan, 2010
- Structured Finance
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Best Lawyers 2010 "Best Lawyers"
- Asset Finance
- Banking and Finance Law
- Structured Finance
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ASIAN-COUNSEL
- External Counsel of the Year Japan 2009
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Legal Media Guides to the World’s Leading Lawyers
- Aviation
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The Legal 500 2010 Leading Individuals
- Securitisation
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IFLR1000 2010 Leading Lawyer
- Capital Markets — Structured Finance and Securitization
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Asia Law Leading Lawyers — Japan, 2009
- M&A
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Best Lawyers 2009 "Best Lawyers"
- Structured Finance
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The Legal 500 2009 Leading Individual
- Securitisation
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Legal Media Guides to the World’s Leading Lawyers 2008
- Aviation
Publications
- "The Big Picture of Qualified Opportunity Zones in the U.S.A. – Eligibility, Obligations and Restrictions" Monthly Magazine of Property Management January 2020 issue (2019) [Co-authored in Japanese with Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellot LLC]
- Inside the Minds: Navigating Banking and Finance Law in the Asia-Pacific, Thomson Reuters / Aspatore, (2011) [Co-author]
- "Saying Good-Bye to the YK" J-RED (Japan Real-Estate Direct) (February, 2006) [Co-author]
- "The Japanese LLP: Is it a Useful Alternative to Other Japanese Vehicles?" J-RED (Japan Real Estate Directory), No. 018, p15-16 [Co-author]
- "Legal Issues Affecting Documentation of Cross-Border Transactions" Drafting Corporate Agreements 1999-2000, pp 675-695, Practicing Law Institute (1999)
- "Bankruptcy in Japan: An M&A Primer for Executives" Success Stories Japan, Success Stories Media, Inc. (April/May, 1999)
- "Buy Japanese Real Estate? Why Investors have Purchased Distressed Debt Instead" New York Law Journal (Monday, November 9, 1998)
- "Removing Troubled Real Estate Assets from the Balance Sheets of U.S. Lenders" (in Japanese), Japan Securities Research Institute (April, 1994) [Co-author]
- "How United States Banks Dispose of Troubled Real Estate assets" (in Japanese), Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs Inc. (December, 1993)
- "How to Avoid Lender Liability" (in Japanese), Kinzai Financial Report, Vol. 86, No. 28 (June, 1992)
Seminars
- "Highly Tax-advantaged Investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones in the US," hosted by Atsumi & Sakai, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott and Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI), November 11, 2019
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"2016 Fall Meeting," hosted by ABA Section of International Law, October 20, 2016
*Speaker at a panel session entitled "The Growing Importance of Alternative Business Structures in the Asia-Pacific Region" - "Personal Information Protection Act of Japan", hosted by the Japan Law Society, November 19, 2009
- Moderator, "Emerging manager panel: showcasing the new talent in Japan," 2006 Hedge Funds Investment Japan, June 12 & 13, 2006
- Moderator, "Hotel Investment Opportunities," 6th Annual Summit on Japanese Securitization, Real Estate & Finance, May 18-19, 2005, organized by Information Management Network
- "An Introduction to Japanese Bankruptcy Laws," presented at "Opportunities and Issues for Midwestern Companies in Greater China and Japan," May 18, 2004
- "Doing Business in Japan: A guide for Female Executives," presented at the Women’s International Business and Legal Forum, sponsored by Business Development Associates, March 12-13, 1998
- "Legal Issues Affecting Aircraft Operating Leases," presented at the Thirteenth Annual Convention of the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading, March 8, 1996
- "Legal Issues Affecting Aircraft Engine Maintenance Providers," presented at the American Bar Association Annual Convention, Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Aircraft Finance, August 4, 1995
- "Documentation Issues in Aircraft Finance from the Lender's Perspective," presented at "Negotiation and Documentation of Aircraft Finance Transactions", September 29-30, 1994
- "Workouts, Foreclosure, and Bankruptcy," presented at "Legal Issues in Buying and Selling Hotel Properties II", sponsored by New York University, Continuing Legal Education Division, April 18 and 25, 1994
- "Asset Restructurings for Japanese Commercial Bankers in the United States: A Workshop," sponsored by Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs, Inc., March 22, 1994
- "Securitization as a Basis for Financing Aircraft Lease Receivables," presented at the Eleventh Annual Conference of the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading, March 8, 1994
- "Protecting the Rights of an Aircraft Lessor or Lender in an Airline Bankruptcy," presented at "FAA Aircraft Registration, Liens and Security Interests," sponsored by Strategic Research Institute, February 23, 1994
- "Lender Liability and Bank Regulatory Issues," presented at "Dealing with Troubled Hospitality Assets: Issues and Answers," sponsored by Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, June 16, 1993
- "Selected Legal Issues in Lease Securitizations," presented at "Lease Securitization: Moving Assets off Your Balance Sheet," sponsored by Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, June 9, 1993