Capital Markets: International: US Law
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
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Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell has an exceptional reputation based on a strong track record of advising on high-profile debt and equity offerings. The firm is known for advising Japanese clients on the US law aspects of various products, including MTN programmes, IPOs and secondary share offerings. It is proficient in Regulation S, Rule 144A and SEC-registered deals. A diverse client base consists of mega-banks as well as leading trading houses and local government entities. The team also acts for multinational conglomerate holding companies on their global offerings. Its key clients include Mitsubishi HC Capital, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial and Development Bank of Japan.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank on the update of its global medium-term note program and its drawdown of senior notes under Rule 144A / Regulation S.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very helpful. Whenever there are issues that are important to the client's interest, the lawyers address those sharply."
"They have a dominant market share in Japan-originated 144A/Reg S offerings and are good at both equity and debt."
"The team is very helpful. Whenever there are issues that are important to the client's interest, the lawyers address those sharply."
"They have a dominant market share in Japan-originated 144A/Reg S offerings and are good at both equity and debt."
Notable Practitioners
Jon Gray remains at the forefront of a competitive market owing to his advanced know-how on the full spectrum of capital markets transactions.
"Jon is very considerate and responsive and always thinks about us first. He is also very knowledgeable and has a sound judgement. His Japanese language capability is excellent."
Christopher Kodama is well practised in capital market deals, having acted for both issuers and underwriters on equity and debt issuances, including IPOs and hybrid offerings
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