Capital Markets: Domestic
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
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Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Our capital markets practices is well known both in Japan and internationally for:
(i) our extensive expertise and experience in the cross-border aspects of debt and equity capital markets transactions, both inbound and outbound;
(ii) our high market share in various categories of capital market transactions, including primary offerings of Samurai bonds by international issuers, secondary distributions (Uridashi offerings) in the Japanese market of debt securities issued by foreign issuers, global and Japanese offerings (including IPOs) of equity securities by international and Japanese issuers, and international offerings of convertible bonds by Japanese issuers; and
(iii) the massive proportion of in J-REITs that we represent in the market.
We have acted as Japanese legal counsel in all of the three J-REIT global offerings in 2023 as well as many domestic offerings and J-REIT-related M&As.
Also, we have been involved in a number of establishment of private REITs.
Our structured finance and securitization practice is renowned for its strengths in:
(i) the cross-border aspects of the securitization and structured finance as transactions, both inbound and outbound;
(ii) the close cooperation with our highly regarded capital markets practice, which enables us to provide valuable services for securitization transactions with public offerings; and
(iii) its high market share in real estate finance/securitization and project finance, particularly renewable energy projects.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is a market-leading firm handling complex equity offerings, with a focus on underwriter representation on global IPOs. The firm is especially active in acting for power companies and other issuers of debt, with knowledge of a diverse range of yen-denominated bonds, including samurai and uridashi bonds. It is also highly experienced in structured finance and securitisation matters, such as loan receivables and project finance bonds. The team is very well placed in the market for J-REIT work. Its key clients include Japan International Cooperation Agency and Morgan Stanley International.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised JICA on its overseas issuance of USD900 million guaranteed bonds.
Strengths
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"AM&T is one of our go to firms in Japan for capital markets and regulatory matters. The lawyers there are reliable and responsive."
"They are knowledgeable, provide timely responses and very good quality service. They know our business very well and can pick up the case immediately."
"AM&T is one of our go to firms in Japan for capital markets and regulatory matters. The lawyers there are reliable and responsive."
"They are knowledgeable, provide timely responses and very good quality service. They know our business very well and can pick up the case immediately."
Notable Practitioners
Hironori Shibata is widely considered to be among the most high-calibre capital markets practitioners. He often advises on international public offerings and bond offerings.
"He has a high level of professionalism and is well-versed in sector knowledge. He's at the top of the list of candidates for difficult cases."
Minoru Kobayashi remains a highly sought-after adviser to both issuers and underwriters of high-value, publicly offered REITs.
"He gives reasonable advice to clients, not only in terms of legal comments but gives practical advice which is very helpful to the client."
Kagayaki Funakoshi is regularly instructed by underwriters on high-profile equity and debt issuances. He enjoys praise from clients for his expertise and experience.
Daisuke Tanimoto regularly advises clients on a variety of regulatory and compliance issues, and has substantial expertise in the areas of derivatives and securitisation.
"He can give sensible advice promptly, and it is very practical indeed. He advises from a client's point of view, which is very helpful."
Takuo Hirose is recognised by market commentators for his knowledge of debt issuances and is also capable of handling hybrid offerings.
Tomoyuki Oka actively advises market-leading financial institutions on a wide range of equity offerings, including IPOs and secondary global offerings.
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