Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
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+81 (0)3 6271 9900Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is active in equity and debt transactions, with specific expertise in handling samurai bonds and stock option issuances. The firm counts subordinated debt and hybrid issuances in its repertoire. It is known for its representation of an array of clients including corporations in the life sciences sector as well as financial institutions. The team has further expertise in matters concerning tax regulation and insider trading.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised eBay on stock option offerings to its employees in Japan, making the necessary filings under Japanese law for the offering globally.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie are responsive and able to provide advice based on business importance and business situation."
"Baker McKenzie are responsive and able to provide advice based on business importance and business situation."
Notable Practitioners
Seiji Matsuzoe heads Baker McKenzie's capital markets team and demonstrates wide capital markets experience, with a particular emphasis on transactional and regulatory work in the derivatives space.
"Matsuzoe is very client-focused. He's response, reliable and gives us advice within the timeline."
"Seiji Matsuzoe is a great lawyer. He's really strong in derivatives but also good at handling complex US matters."