Capital Markets: International: US Law
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
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+81 3 5251 1601Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is valued for its knowledge of US securities regulations. The firm is skilled in assisting with SEC registration and deregistration, as well as filings related to business combinations, and is especially well known for its work on compliance and disclosure matters, including F-4 filings and investor relations issues. The team also advises issuers and selling shareholders on debt and equity offerings, with experience advising Japanese businesses on listing in the USA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Shearman have a good understanding of the thought processes and corporate culture of Japanese companies and are able to provide appropriate advice."
"A&O Shearman have a good understanding of the thought processes and corporate culture of Japanese companies and are able to provide appropriate advice."
Notable Practitioners
Masahisa Ikeda has considerable experience representing Japanese corporations in a broad range of corporate matters, including capital markets deals and other securities law matters.
Toshiro Mochizuki focuses on assisting Japanese corporations with global offerings and complex US securities law matters, including SEC registrations.