Linklaters‘ team’s workload includes advising its clientele on transactions involving debt, equity, derivatives, securitisation and repackaging aspects. The practice is formed of specialists who are active across the full spectrum of structured products. International and investment banks turn to Peter Frost who is experienced assisting with bond and loan-related transactions in particular. Motoyasu Fujita is a key practitioner, noted for his expertise in derivatives. Kenneth Lam assists clients with cross-border derivatives transactions, providing support on the structuring front. The three co-head the team. Kosuke Miyashita is another notable individual.
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Testimonials
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‘Linklaters Tokyo is our go-to law firm for all capital markets deals done in reliance on Regulation S (offering outside US). Good value for money and always responsive.’
‘Peter Frost is the best in the Japanese market for English law related to capital markets. He is easy to reach and quick to respond, and very pleasant to work with. He has a lovely personality and is truly kind and considerate.’
‘I appreciate their pragmatic approach.’
‘Peter Frost is always available - softly spoken and never arrogant. Peter is our colleagues' go-to person when we have questions.’
‘Linklaters has an excellent team and track-record for its international capital markets business in Japan. On top of that, they have top-tier derivative lawyers and structurers in Japan, which adds value to the clients and deals.'
'Linklaters Tokyo is very collaborative about new finance ideas and challenging situations; they are always helpful and professional, and for Regulation S deals, we see their unrivalled capability in the market.’
Key clients
- Citigroup Global Markets Japan Inc.
- Citigroup Global Markets Limited
- J.P. Morgan Securities plc
- JPMorgan Securities Japan Co., Ltd.
- Mizuho International plc
- Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc
- Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co. Ltd.
- Nomura Securities Co. Ltd.
- Nomura International plc
- SMBC Capital Markets Limited
- SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Limited
Work highlights
Advised on the development of a structure to enable Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation as the issuer of covered bonds to recycle RMBS referenced by total return swaps to rebalance the distribution amongst Series of Covered Bonds in connection with the management of the cover pool as a whole.
Advised a group of international banks on one of the leading homebuilder companies on its Dual issue of $500m 4.700% Bonds due 2030 and $500m 5.100% Bonds due 2034.
Advised the clients on their discussion with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Financial Services Agency in connection with respective amendments.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Motoyasu Fujita
Next Generation Partners: Gaiben
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kenneth Lam
Practice head
Peter Frost; Motoyasu Fujita; Kenneth Lam
Other key lawyers
Kosuke Miyashita; Yosuke Unami; Ryo Kamoshita