The team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu handles a variety of transactions, ‘backed by years of experience and a strong track record of successful transactions’. The capital markets practice, led by Fumihide Sugimoto, is divided into two groups: capital markets and banking and finance, with the latter specialising in securisation and structured finance. Sugimoto advises on a wide range of securities offerings, including debt, and equity. Other key members of the team include Miyuki Ishiguro, who is known for his broad expertise in finance-related matters; Shinichi Araki, who focuses primarily on debt, equity, and hybrid securities; and Motohiro Yanagawa, whose practice centres on financing transactions and corporate law, with an emphasis on asset-based and project finance.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘I consider NO&T as our “go-to” firm for any Japanese law matters, including the capital markets area. The work quality is excellent and it provides us with thorough and complete legal analysis taking into account practical considerations. They are always willing to help and very responsive. The team also has many good English speakers, which is a big plus.'

  • 'Atsushi Yamashita, in addition to being an excellent capital market lawyer with an exceptional English language communication capability, acts as a trusted advisor covering various practice areas in Japan.' 

  • ‘This firm is unique in its deep specialization in securitization and structured finance. Potential clients should be aware of the team’s robust expertise in these areas, which is backed by years of experience and a strong track record of successful transactions. The team is known for its innovative approach to complex financial structures, which enables them to provide tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each client.

  • 'The team stands out due to its dedicated focus on securitization and structured finance. This specialization allows the team to stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes, ensuring that clients receive the most current and effective advice.'
  • ‘Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has many positive attributes including excellent client handling skills, strong technical skills and also a pragmatic and commercial approach to problem-solving.’

  • ‘They are a well-experienced team with highly qualified capability. Their work is not only reliable but also speedy.’

Clients clés

  • Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
  • Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Bank of America
  • Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
  • JP Morgan
  • Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd.
  • Development Bank of Japan

Points forts

  • Advised Integral Corporation on its global IPO.
  • Advised underwriters on the international secondary offering of common stock of Socionext Inc.
  • Advised East Japan Railway Company on its EUR green bonds offering under the "Euro Medium Term Note Programme".

Avocats

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Responsable de la pratique

Fumihide Sugimoto

Autres avocats clés

Shinichi Araki; Miyuki Ishiguro; Motohiro Yanagawa; Atsushi Yamashita; Yuichi Miyashita