Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
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Nishimura & Asahi has a greatly accomplished team providing the full spectrum of debt and equity services, as well as giving strong advice on hybrid products such as convertible bonds. The firm possesses a wide-ranging set of capabilities on REIT offerings. It is also respected for its deep understanding of securitisation deals involving asset-backed securities and receivables. The team represents a range of clients including trustors, arrangers and originators, as well as public financial institutions with regard to securitisation.
Work Highlights
- Nishimura & Asahi advised Kokusai Electric on its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nishimura & Asahi are able to handle complex matters because they have many lawyers who are flexible in their thinking, based on their extensive experience and knowledge."
"The team's commercial understanding is very high. They have a flexible mindset and willingness to try new schemes to realise a project, while not losing the solidity of legal verification."
"Nishimura & Asahi are able to handle complex matters because they have many lawyers who are flexible in their thinking, based on their extensive experience and knowledge."
"The team's commercial understanding is very high. They have a flexible mindset and willingness to try new schemes to realise a project, while not losing the solidity of legal verification."
Notable Practitioners
Kohei Koikawa remains a go-to counsel for capital markets deals and is extremely proficient on both debt and equity offerings, as well as REITs.
"Koikawa understands the commercial side of business really well, which makes him reliable for us."
"Kohei Koikawa is a leading expert in the capital markets and has always demonstrated stable performance."
Naoya Ariyoshi receives praise from sources for his widespread activity in the securitisation field, as well as his knowledge of derivatives, such as credit default swaps.
"Naoya Ariyoshi has strong credentials and experience."
"Although Mr Ariyoshi is one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry, he is also easy to talk to and has the same passion for challenging new schemes, which is what I like most about him."
Kentaro Sugimoto is a well-regarded lawyer for capital markets, active on a diverse range of debt issuances and global equity offerings. His recent activity includes advising several major Japanese clients in their capacity as issuers.