Capital Markets: International: US Law
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 3
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A&O Shearman is valued for its knowledge of US securities regulations. The firm is skilled at 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. Notable clients include multinational manufacturers and financial institutions, some notable names being Advantest Corporation, GC Holdings and Bank of Kyoto. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Aomori Bank and Michinoku Bank on their adoption of a holding company structure through a share transfer.
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.
"He can answer our questions in a rapid manner. He is persuasive and client-friendly."
Toshiro Mochizuki focuses on assisting Japanese corporations with global offerings and complex US securities law matters, including SEC registrations.
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