Capital Markets: Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 4
Contact number
+852 2585 0888Chambers Review
Morrison Foerster is experienced in acting for a diverse set of issuers, as well as global investment banks, on high-value international equity issuances. Especially well known for its work on major offerings in Japan and Hong Kong, the firm is notably active advising J-REIT clients on their equity deals. The team is familiar with advising state-owned entities on IPOs and private placements.
Mitsutoshi Uchida is a key contact in Japan, while Marcia Ellis in Hong Kong is a contact for China.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster advised Octillion Energy on its proposed IPO on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with HSBC Corporate Finance (Hong Kong) and CICC acting as joint sponsors.
- The firm acted for Kubota Credit on guaranteeing Kubota Corporation's USD500 million offering of Regulation S bonds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Since they are a global law firm, we can understand the legal situation at the local level in each area when raising funds globally and responding to AIFMD."
"With a strong international presence, they enable the company to navigate cross-border legal advice. The company's needs and objectives are at the forefront of everything they do."
"Since they are a global law firm, we can understand the legal situation at the local level in each area when raising funds globally and responding to AIFMD."
"With a strong international presence, they enable the company to navigate cross-border legal advice. The company's needs and objectives are at the forefront of everything they do."