Clifford Chance grows Japanese distressed debt practice

Clifford Chance is adding to its distressed debt capabilities in Tokyo. Gary Hand has joined the firm from Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker and will head the Japanese real estate practice, advising international investment funds in the structuring of acquisitions and financings of hard asset portfolios in Japan, as well as advising on non-performing loans. "Gary's recruitment will boost not only the distressed debt group, but the ongoing success of our Tokyo team, and the Asian …