Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) welcomes new counsel, Tetsuo Kurita, who joined the Tokyo office as of May 1. Mr. Kurita is a seasoned lawyer well recognized for his efforts in supporting the legal
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Hogan Lovells Strengthens Intellectual Property Practice in Tokyo
Hogan Lovells has expanded its intellectual property team in Tokyo with the hire of Dr Frederick Ch’en who started on 1 April 2013 as Of Counsel. This follows on the recruitment of fourteen IP practitioners
Read moreASSOCIATE AND IN-HOUSE OPENINGS IN HONG KONG / CHINA, JAPAN AND SINGAPORE
We currently have a number of active openings for associate roles at US and UK firms in HK / China, Singapore and two new in-house openings. As always, please feel free to reach out to
Read moreClifford Chance Advises MGPA on Purchase of Two Office Buildings in Tokyo
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised MGPA on behalf of MGPA Asien Spezialfonds, which targets German-speaking institutional investors on two property investments in Japan. The investments comprise the acquisition of two Tokyo office
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Advices ORIX On Capital Participation In Asahi Fiber Glass.
Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) provided legal advice to ORIX Corporation (“ORIX”) on its purchase of a 96.09% equity stake in leading Japanese glass fiber manufacturer, Asahi Fiber Glass Co., Ltd (“Asahi Fiber Glass”),
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Advises Shinsei Bank on Its JPY1.6 Billion Loan to Finance a 5.5 MW Mega Solar Project
Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) advised Shinsei Bank on its JPY 1.6 billion loan to JAG Energy Co.,Ltd. (“JAG”), a group company of Japan Asia Group Limited. JAG is constructing five mega solar power
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents the Initial Purchasers in a $1.4 Billion Offering by Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. of 5.325% Step-up Callable Subordinated Notes Due 2073
The Tokyo office of the Firm recently represented the initial purchasers, led by Nomura Securities International, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC in an offering of
Read moreRespected Capital Markets Lawyer Kenji Taneda Joins Morrison & Foerster as a Partner
Morrison & Foerster today announced that Kenji P. Taneda, a highly regarded capital markets lawyer, has joined the firm as a corporate partner in its Tokyo office
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents KKR in the Sale of Intelligence Holdings
The Firm is representing Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”) in the sale of Intelligence Holdings, Ltd. to Temp Holdings, Co. Ltd. Temp Holdings will acquire all outstanding equity of
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in $1.5 Billion Offering of Medium-Term Notes by Nomura Holdings
Simpson Thacher recently represented the underwriters, led by Nomura Securities International, Inc., in an offering of $1.2 billion 2.00% Medium-Term Notes, Series A due 2016 and $300 million floating rate Medium-Term Notes, Series A due
Read moreSimpson Thacher’s Tokyo Office Represents Managers in $2.25 Billion Senior Bond Offering by The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
Simpson Thacher’s Tokyo office recently represented the managers, led by Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in an offering of $2.25 billion senior notes in four
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents the International Managers in $7.8 Billion Global Offering of Shares of Japan Tobacco Inc.
Simpson Thacher recently represented the international managers in connection with a global offering of shares of Japan Tobacco Inc. All of the shares were sold by Japan’s Minister of Finance, and the offering included a
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