Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Capital Markets

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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Notable practitioners

Client contacts in Hong Kong are Ng Kay Ian and Gwen Wong, while Izumi Akai and Keiji Hatano are key contacts for the Japan practice.

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Work Highlights

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Sullivan & Cromwell acted as Hong Kong and US law counsel to the underwriters on Gaush Meditech's USD86 million Hong Kong IPO.
Sullivan & Cromwell advised Rakuten Bank as issuer and Rakuten Group as selling shareholder on its international Rule 144A and Regulation S offering.

Strengths

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"They have an understanding of the rules, as well as client restrictions, and are very sensitive, nimble and always responsive."