Simpson Thacher Named Best International Law Firm and Receives Two Deals of the Year at FinanceAsia's 2012 Japan Achievement Awards
03.28.13
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The Firm was named Best International Law Firm at FinanceAsia's 2012 Japan Achievement Awards. FinanceAsia presents this award to the firm demonstrating the best track record in Japan during 2012. In addition, Simpson Thacher was awarded two 2012 Deals of the Year: Best IPO and Best International Bond. The Firm was awarded Best IPO of the Year for our representation of the international managers in connection with the ¥663 billion (approximately $8.5 billion) IPO of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. For more information on this transaction, please click here.
The Firm received the Best International Bond of the Year for our representation of the initial purchasers in connection with the $3 billion dual-tranche offering by Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. For more information on this transaction, please click here.
The Deal of the Year awards recognize the best capital markets, M&A and financing transactions in Japan during 2012.