Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP's practice is commended for its ‘long and profound' experience in Japanese capital markets, with the team being noted by clients for their 'very diligent, calm, understanding' approach. Alan Cannon and Takahiro Saito jointly lead the Tokyo-based team, with Cannon having vast expertise in high-profile equity and debt issuances, while Saito is known for his experience in advising on global securities transactions. Other key contacts within the practice include 'hardworking' and 'efficient' of counsel David Snowden, who is recommended for his work in securities offerings for Japanese issuers and international financial institutions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Long and profound experience in Japanese capital markets – a market-leading firm in the field of cross-border equity and debt offerings of Japanese companies.’
- ‘Alan Cannon has a tremendous range of experience and expertise in capital market transactions and is also very good at finance sector regulations.’
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Key clients
- ARUHI Corporation
- Asahi Group Holdings
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Work highlights
- Advised Socionext Inc. in connection with its ¥67bn initial public offering of shares of common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
- Advised the international managers in connection with the ¥83.3bn initial public offering of shares of Rakuten Bank, Ltd., including an offering to institutional investors outside Japan pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act.
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