Capital Markets: International: US Law - Japan
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Sullivan & Cromwell is a respected firm with extensive expertise in both SEC-registered and Rule 144A transactions. The team has a strong market position on equity offerings, including IPOs and secondary stock offerings, and also excels in acting for REITs on global offerings. The firm additionally handles a range of other deal types, including debt offerings, block trades and privatisations. Sullivan & Cromwell draws on longstanding presence in the Tokyo market and strong relationships with key issuers and underwriters.
Strengths
In addition to appropriate legal advice, they have industry knowledge, agility and flexibility, and the ability to provide solutions and client-oriented advice.
They have a high level of expertise in US law, detailed communication skills, and risk detection skills.
Work Highlights
Sullivan & Cromwell represented Japan Post Bank as issuer and Japan Post
Holdings as selling shareholder in its public offering in Japan and international offering outside Japan in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S.
Notable practitioners
Keiji Hatano handles a range of transactions spanning high-value equity and debt offerings, including REITs.
He provides calm and balanced advice at all times.
Nirav Mehta is a respected practitioner in Sullivan & Cromwell's Tokyo office, representing both issuers and underwriters in a variety of capital markets transactions.
He works closely with clients to provide them with the right solutions and advice.
