Capital Markets: Equity

Sullivan & Cromwell enjoys a very strong reputation for its activity and skill in high-profile ECM work, including block trades, IPOs and secondary offerings. The firm is well placed to advise clients on high-profile US listings. Other areas of strength include REIT listings and privatisation-linked transactions. The practice is primarily run out of the Japan and Hong Kong offices, with additional expertise in Melbourne. It is experienced in representing Japanese and PRC underwriters.

"The firm works as a collaborative global team rather than an isolated satellite office, which we like. The process is smooth."

Sullivan & Cromwell acted for the Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corporationon its follow-on global offering of its investment units.

Gwen Wong is the managing partner for the firm's Beijing office, while Ng Kay Ian manages the Hong Kong office. Izumi Akai and Keiji Hatano are key contacts for the Japan practice.