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Capital Markets: International: US Law - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster is well known for advising a range of businesses and financial institutions, including issuers, sponsors and initial purchasers. The firm is sought out for its leading credentials in J-REIT IPOs, as well as its experience in traditional ECM and DCM matters, and its key areas of focus also include acting on transactions involving government entities. It offers cross-border expertise by working in close conjunction with offices in its global network. The firm is increasingly active on restructurings through tender offerings as well as SEC-registered debt offerings.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised semiconductor company Arm in connection with its IPO on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Strengths

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Morrison Foerster care about our internal or external deadlines. They are always responsive and provide us with timely assistance, and they are really willing to do so even under very tight schedules.

Capital Markets: International: US Law respondent
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They were absolutely excellent. They get a ten out of ten.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mitsutoshi Uchida
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Mitsutoshi Uchida
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Band 3

Mitsutoshi Uchida is recognised for his expertise in representing underwriters in their global REIT offerings.

Mitsutoshi Uchida is a very smart partner who also has a deep understanding of accounting practice.

He has a strong track record and a flexible approach, which gives us a sense of trust.

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Jesse Gillespie
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Jesse Gillespie
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Band 4

Jesse Gillespie is noted for his expertise in providing advice on US law capital markets matters. He acts for clients on global offerings pursuant to Regulation S.

The advice I receive is based on a long-term relationship and commitment, and I feel reassured because it is often a balanced approach rather than one-sided advice.

Jesse acted swiftly as issuer's counsel and provided smooth advice on various transactions.

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Capital Markets: Domestic: J-REITs
Mitsutoshi Uchida
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Mitsutoshi Uchida
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Capital Markets: International: US Law
Jesse Gillespie
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Jesse Gillespie
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