Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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The practice at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP represents leading Japanese blue-chip issuers, amongst others, and is well-known for its abilities advising on major IPOs and secondary offerings. The team excels in handling global follow-on equity offerings and 144A and Regulation S debt offerings. Jon Gray spearheads the team and is deeply knowledgeable on both debt and equity offerings. Alongside Gray at the helm are key practitioner Christopher Kodama, and Chihiro Sasaki who is adept at advising on SEC-registered and private offerings in the Japanese and US capital markets.
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Testimonials
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‘We consider them the best in the capital markets & M&A areas in Japan in terms of their expertise and willingness to help and quick response time. We feel that they care about us and are good value for money.’
‘Jon Gray is my favourite US law partner for Japanese issuers’ capital markets deals and generally for anything related to US law. He is very considerate, responsive and always thinks about us first and is very knowledgeable and has sound judgement. His Japanese language capability is excellent.’
Key clients
- Development Bank of Japan Inc.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Work highlights
Advised the international joint lead managers and joint bookrunners in connection with the approximately ¥348.6bn IPO and TSE listing of Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.