Sullivan & Cromwell LLP’s capital markets practice in Tokyo is praised by clients for its ‘extensive experience’ in both ECM and DCM transactions. Recent highlights for the group include advising Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group Corporation in relation to the public listing of its subsidiary, British semiconductor and software design company Arm Holdings Inc., as well as advising private equity management company Integral Corporation on its IPO and 144A/Reg S offering. With considerable experience in international equity and bond offerings, Keiji Hatano leads the practice alongside Nirav Mehta, who advises issuers and underwriters on initial and follow-on public offerings, among other issues.
Testimonials
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- ‘Keiji Hatano and Nirav Mehta are very knowledgeable about our company and our services. Through their past experience, they are able to make timely and appropriate judgments and advice as to when and what kind of information is necessary.’
- ‘Keiji Hatano is one of the smartest lawyers in the industry and a native Japanese speaker, which is good for Japanese clients.’
- ‘Keiji Hatano and Nirav Mehta provided speedy advice based on their precise knowledge in their field of expertise.’
‘Prompt, professional, client-oriented advice.'
‘They are very good in terms of team work including collaborations between senior and young partners and associates.’
‘I believe that the firm's extensive experience in capital market is one of its strengths.'
Key clients
- SoftBank Group Corp.
- Integral Corporation
- Rakuten Group, Inc.
- Nomura Holdings, Inc.
- Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised SoftBank on complex issues leading up to and through the IPO of Arm Holdings plc.
- Advised Integral Corporation on its approximately ¥20.7bn (approximately $140.1m) initial public offering.
- Advised Nomura Holdings, Inc. in relation to its SEC-registered offering of $900m 6.070% senior notes due 2028 and $600m 6.087% senior notes due 2033.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Keiji Hatano, Nirav Mehta