About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Our Capital Markets practice group has long been recognized as a pioneer in securities and capital markets work in Japan. Our team advises Japanese and foreign corporations and government organizations on various stock- and bond-related issues. The team also provides advice on the offering and sale of securities in both domestic and international markets; assists with the development of financial products that are consistent with local regulations and global standards; provides documentation support for initial public offerings (IPOs) and public offerings without listings (POWLs); helps with the offering and sale of bonds, investment trusts and real estate investment trusts (REITs); and assists with the establishment of funds and international tender offers.
We advise issuers, investment banks, shareholders and governments on local and cross-border stock exchange listings, equity and debt securities offerings, rights issues, issuance and buy back of debt and note programs, stock exchange compliance, tender and exchange offers, and financing and hedging transactions.
We also represent clients in investigations involving securities laws, stock exchange rules, tax regulations, improper payments and insider trading. We have experience advising on the securities law aspects of employee benefit plans and working on proxy solicitations and accounting restatements
