IPOs / Equity Offerings

A&S provides practical legal services for capital market operations associated with corporate IPOs. We provide comprehensive support for entire IPO projects, from the company's preparation for listing to the execution phase of equity offerings such as public offerings and secondary offerings, as well as the development of a framework for post-listing.

An IPO is more than just a fund-raising event. It is an important process that comprehensively examines a company's growth strategy, governance, and information disclosure system. Conversely, due to the complex interplay of securities regulations, exchange rules, and market practices, appropriate legal action and close cooperation among all parties involved are essential.

In addition to our expertise in the field of capital markets, we provide highly practical advice derived from our knowledge of the operations of securities firms, auditing firms, and investors.

 

Main Services

IPO Execution Phase (Public Offerings and Secondary Offerings)

• Structuring support for public offerings and secondary offerings
• Preparation and review of underwriting contracts and other documents
• Review of securities registration statements, prospectuses and other disclosure documents
• Due diligence compliance (legal DD)

Listing Regulations and Disclosure Compliance

• Regulatory compliance with exchange rules and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
• Support for the development of continuous disclosure systems
• Development of corporate governance and internal control systems

Project Management Support

• Coordination with securities firms, auditing firms and printing companies, etc.
• Support for scheduling and issue management
• Structuring communication among stakeholders

Institutional Compliance/Special Issues

• Support for various systems, including J-SHIPS compliance
• Advice on stock options and capital policies
• Handling IPO projects with cross-border elements

 

 

We provide advice to following types of clients:

• Companies considering the appropriate time to engage legal counsel when preparing for an IPO
• Companies seeking a specialist with a bird's eye view of the entire process due to the complexity of coordinating with securities firms and auditing firms
• Companies requiring a practical review of and advice on public offerings, secondary offerings and disclosure documents
• Companies with foreign investors seeking advice on international relations due to cross-border elements
• Those requiring outside counsel with a thorough knowledge of the business on the brokerage/investor side

 

 

Our Strengths

Our firm has experience in supporting the growth of startup companies and working with various players involved in the capital markets (securities firms, investors, etc.), and we are unique in our ability to provide practical and balanced advice.

In addition to Japanese domestic transactions, we also handle cross-border matters  and can respond flexibly and with practical solutions to situations involving foreign investors and foreign companies.

We pride ourselves in not only providing legal advice but acting as a "hands-on partner" to our clients to support the efficient implementation of their entire IPO project.

 

 

 

Initial Consultation

Please feel free to contact us even if you do not yet have a concrete schedule or just want to start preparations for the IPO journey.

 

 

 

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