Misa Azuma

Misa Azuma

Associate

Email

misa.azuma@aoshearman.com

Phone

+81 3 4567 3364

Offices

Tokyo

V-CARD

Misa’s practice focuses on capital markets, funds, and regulatory compliance, supported by a strong foundation in general corporate matters.

She has worked with issuers and underwriters on global offerings, SEC registrations, and securities law issues, including those related to business combinations. In addition to her corporate expertise, Misa has experience in litigation, investigations and anti-corruption matters.

Expertise

Experience

Representative matters

  • Ajinomoto Co. Inc. in its acquisition of Forge Biologics Holdings LLC, through a reverse triangular merger transaction valued at approximately $554 million.
  • Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. regarding a registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form F-4 in connection with the sole share transfer to establish Sawai Group Holdings Co., Ltd. as a holding company.
  • Toyota Motor Corporation in a $2.75 billion SEC-registered offering of sustainability bonds.
  • One of the major Mitsubishi group companies and its affiliates in a potential FCPA violation matter and internal investigation.
  • One of the major Mitsubishi group companies and its Japanese subsidiary in an employment litigation matter in the U.S.
  • A Japanese financial institution in its investments into North American based REITs.
  • Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K. in its acquisition of minority interest in Cricket Valley Energy Partners LLC.
  • Kyuden International Corporation in its acquisition of minority interest in South Field Energy Partners LLC.
  • Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc. in its acquisition of minority interest in South Field Energy Partners LLC.
  • Toyota Motor Corporation in connection with its first SEC-registered debt offering.
  • Toyota Motor Corporation regarding a registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form F-4 in connection with the triangular share exchange to make Misawa Homes Co., Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary.
  • Japanese manufacturers in their internal investigations and potential government proceedings and litigation.
  • Various Japanese companies in connection with their U.S. disclosure obligations.
  • J.C. Flowers in connection with its acquisition of Asia Pacific Subsidiaries of Chi-X.* 
  • The international joint lead managers in the follow-on offering of AEON REIT Investment Corporation.*

Qualifications

Admissions

Attorney-at-Law, New York

Academic

Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M.  

Keio University, LL.B. 

Languages

Japanese, English
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.