The capital markets team at Linklaters is headed by Peter Frost, who is hailed by clients as being the 'best in the market', the 'outstanding' Motoyasu Fujita, and Kenneth Lam. The practice, lauded by clients as a 'go-to law firm for all capital markets deals', handles the full range of capital market mandates, including corporate finance deals, derivatives, securitisations, and trusts. Recent work includes the team’s advice on the issue of covered bonds by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, for which Frost, of counsel Kei Niinuma, and managing associate Ryo Kamoshita were instrumental. Of counsel Kosuke Miyashita has deep experience in advising domestic and international investment banks on margin loans and collar finance, while fellow of counsel Yosuke Unami is particularly adept at advising on financial markets regulation and structured finance issues.
Testimonials
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- ‘Peter Frost is the best in the market in English law matters relating to capital markets. He is easy to reach and quick to respond, and very pleasant to work with.’
- ‘Linklaters Tokyo is our go-to law firm for all capital markets deals done in reliance on Regulation S (offering outside US). They give us the best and thorough advice on English law, market practice in London and European markets.’
Key clients
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch / Merrill Lynch Japan Securities
- Barclays Capital Japan Limited
Work highlights
- Advised major domestic and international banks on LIBOR remediation projects in connection with their structured products and over-the-counter derivatives portfolios.
- Advised Nomura International plc as dealer manager on Sanei Architecture's invitation to repurchase their existing JPY10bn Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds due 2022.