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Linklaters

Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan


Linklaters

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Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives - Japan

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters maintains a highly experienced and well-known bench entrusted by clients with bond offerings and MTN drawdowns. The firm has a high profile for its expertise in handling hybrid products, such as stock and convertible bond offerings, as well as pure equity placements, including Regulation S and Rule 144A offerings. It is also adept at advising on a range of structured products-related matters, such as repackagings of loans, bonds and notes, and securitised margin loans. The team is frequently called upon by an impressive roster of leading financial institutions as well as regulatory bodies and associations, such as the FSA and ISDA.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised a group of international banks on the dual issuance of USD500 million 4.700% bonds due 2030 and USD500 million 5.100% bonds due 2034.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters Tokyo offers in-depth knowledge of derivatives trading and knowledge of industry standards.

    Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives respondentAsia-Pacific
  • I think they have an overwhelming amount of experience. They can provide advice, including on very detailed matters, based on the knowledge they have accumulated from numerous cases.

    Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kenneth Lam
    Band 1Kenneth Lam

    Kenneth Lam

    Kenneth Lam advises leading investment banks and high-end trading houses on an array of complex structured products and derivatives.
  • Band 1Motoyasu Fujita
    Band 1Motoyasu Fujita

    Motoyasu Fujita

    Motoyasu Fujita is a highly reputed practitioner who is sought by regulatory bodies and associations, most notably acting for ISDA as its Japanese counsel.
    • Motoyasu Fujita is always on top of the cutting-edge legal matters in the derivatives-related finance space.

      Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He is one of the lawyers with the deepest knowledge of derivatives transactions.

      Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 1Peter W Frost
    Band 1Peter W Frost

    Peter W Frost

    Peter Frost remains one of the most highly sought-after counsels in capital markets, with a repertoire that includes bond and MTN offerings, stock issuances and hybrid placements.

    • Peter Frost is the best in the market in English law related to capital markets. He is easy to reach, quick to respond and very pleasant to work with.

      Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Peter Frost has a leading English law practice. He understands Japan and the companies very well and his responses are very fast and precise.

      Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Up and ComingKosuke Miyashita
    Up and ComingKosuke Miyashita

    Kosuke Miyashita

    Kosuke Miyashita is a counsel in the firm's Tokyo office and advises Japanese and international investment banks on a range of matters, including forward transactions, covered bonds and total return swaps.

Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (4)

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    Motoyasu Fujita

    Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives

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    Kosuke Miyashita

    Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives

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    Peter W Frost

    Capital Markets: International: Asia and Euro Markets

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    Kenneth Lam

    Capital Markets: International: Securitisation & Derivatives

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