About

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Since the 1970s, we have reinforced our position as the leading Asian law firm in the capital markets area and frequently act in the most cutting-edge deals involving equity, debt, J-REITs, securitisation and derivatives. Our capital markets team also advises on disclosure, corporate governance, response to activist shareholders, investigations on accounting fraud and insider trading and securities litigation. We consistently receive the highest evaluation from major market players and have worked extensively with Japanese and international issuers and underwriters alike.

Our structured finance team has also played a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative financial techniques and routinely handles some of the most complex and large‑scale transactions in Japan and Asia. By combining deep industry knowledge with cutting‑edge expertise, we structure sophisticated financing solutions, anticipate and interpret changing regulations, and offer strategic, practical and creative counsel tailored to each client’s needs. Whether addressing regulatory interaction, novel financing structures or cross‑border deals, Mori Hamada delivers the high‑quality legal services required in today’s dynamic financial markets.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Domestic - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada is a highly thought-of firm that acts for clients on a variety of debt and equity transactions, including convertible bonds, MTN programmes, J-REIT offerings and high-profile global IPOs. The firm works with top-tier issuers and underwriters. The team demonstrates impressive expertise in structured finance products and derivatives matters, including receivables, tokenised derivatives and non-recourse property finance lending.

Work Highlights

  • Mori Hamada advised Nippon Life Insurance in raising yen-denominated subordinated loans through a publicly offered securitisation scheme.

  • Mori Hamada acted for Kioxia Holdings in its global IPO of new shares and a secondary offering via the so-called S-1 method.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Akira Ehira
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Akira Ehira
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Akira Ehira's practice includes capital relief transactions, securitised lending and various types of derivatives transactions.

Ehira provides practical advice on more abstract and difficult matters. He flexibly tackles and analyses the issue at the outset.

Akira Ehira provides easy-to-understand and convincing logic in his explanation.

Katsumasa Suzuki
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Katsumasa Suzuki
Head of Capital Markets: Domestic
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Katsumasa Suzuki is a vastly experienced adviser who is frequently entrusted by issuers to lead sophisticated equity offerings.

Suzuki-sensei is a market leader and is, in particular, very effective in high-profile transactions where his stature and outspokenness facilitate resolving complex issues with no easy solutions.

Masanori Sato
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Masanori Sato
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Masanori Sato is sought after for his knowledge of transaction structuring and documentation. His work includes advice on derivatives transactions, regulatory issues and securitisation deals, including margin loans and receivables.

Toshimitsu Nemoto
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Toshimitsu Nemoto
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Toshimitsu Nemoto is recognised for his established reputation in global offerings and is a frequent adviser to major Japanese corporations.

He has deep knowledge in the area of capital markets in Japan.

He provides insightful and creative advice to resolve complex issues. Definitely a superstar in the Japanese cross-border capital markets world.

Taro Omoto
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Taro Omoto
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Taro Omoto is noted for his aptitude for REIT offerings and is equally popular with underwriter and issuer clients. He also demonstrates skill as counsel on equity and debt offerings, including global IPOs.
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Yasuhiko Fujitsu
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Yasuhiko Fujitsu comes recommended by market sources for his track record of handling REIT offerings on behalf of issuers.
Katsuyuki Tainaka
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Katsuyuki Tainaka
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Katsuyuki Tainaka has expertise in debt and equity issuances, including advising on overseas issuances. He is also known for his expertise regarding green and sustainable bonds.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Japan

Capital Markets: Domestic

Katsumasa Suzuki
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Katsumasa Suzuki
Head of Capital Markets: Domestic
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Toshimitsu Nemoto
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Toshimitsu Nemoto
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Band 1
Katsuyuki Tainaka
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Katsuyuki Tainaka
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Band 3
Taro Omoto
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Taro Omoto
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Band 3
Capital Markets: Domestic: J-REITs

Taro Omoto
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Taro Omoto
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Band 2
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Yasuhiko Fujitsu
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Band 2
Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives

Akira Ehira
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Akira Ehira
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Band 1
Masanori Sato
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Masanori Sato
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Members

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Fuyuki Uchitsu

Katsumasa Suzuki

Katsumasa Suzuki

Head of Department

Kei Shirakawa

Masahito Saeki

Masakazu Kumagai

Masanori Sato

Masanori Sato

Head of Department

Masayuki Ishibashi

Suguru Miyata

Takafumi Goto

Takahiro Sato

Yoshihito Kuramochi

Yuki Matsuda