Capital Markets: International: US Law
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
Contact number
+81 3 5562 6200Chambers Review
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has an exceptional team with an illustrious reputation for handling US-focused equity and debt transactions, including senior bond offerings and IPOs. The firm regularly acts for Japanese businesses on overseas offerings and is a frequent adviser to underwriters, including some of the largest Japanese banks. The team possesses a strong bench of multilingual lawyers with significant experience in the market. Its key clients include Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, SMBC Nikko and Goldman Sachs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provided a high level of service promptly."
"They provided a high level of service promptly."
Notable Practitioners
Alan Cannon is an esteemed figure in the market, highly respected for his knowledge of high-profile equity and debt placements, including IPOs, REIT offerings, and Rule 144A and SEC-registered transactions.
"Alan is familiar with cross-border equity offering work, he is the pioneer in this field. He is experienced and very reliable."
Takahiro Saito is a highly reputed practitioner with a strong focus on large offerings including IPOs, and regularly represents leading Japanese underwriters.
"He is approachable. If he finds the issue, he can solve the issue."
Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Japan