Equity Finance

Mori Hamada boasts a wealth of experience in equity finance transactions, providing legal advice to both Japanese and international issuers and underwriters covering the full spectrum of industries, issuing markets and securities types.
In recent years, we have guided numerous transactions such as global IPOs, the sale of government-owned shares, and public offerings and listings of shares and convertible bonds in domestic and international markets, including Euro CBs. We also handle negotiated transactions such as third-party allotments of common stock, preferred stock, and stock options.

We have also achieved a number of “firsts” in capital markets by pursuing innovative deals. These include advising on the first rights offering, the first listing of a Japanese company on the Singapore Exchange, the first listing of non-voting shares and bond-type class shares, the primary listing of a foreign corporation on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and a private placement by a specified investor.

Our clients benefit from our practical and balanced advice, which is informed by our expert knowledge of Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and other relevant laws and regulations. Our lawyers provide accurate and thorough insights into the business and financial aspects of issuing companies, adeptly tailoring solutions to support the company’s strategy while considering business risks.

Beyond primary market financing, we have extensive experience in other capital markets transactions, including the sale or purchase of securities in the secondary market through tender offers, block trading, market dealing, and share buybacks. We also handle statutory and timely disclosure issues, shareholder activism, corporate governance, responses to improper accounting and insider trading, and interactions with regulatory authorities.

We draw on our overall strength to successfully resolve significant securities-related cases, including cross-border disputes.
Our experienced lawyers stay current with the latest developments and issues in capital markets practice, drawing on their collective expertise to support our clients.