After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus made virtual events the default option, the ALB Awards series returned to in-person mode with a bang on Wednesday, May 25, with Singapore’s Grand Hyatt playing host to the 18th annual ALB SE Asia Law Awards.
The eighth edition of the ALB Indonesia Law Awards, a virtual event held on Oct. 7, showcased the work of the finest lawyers, law firms, in-house teams, and legal work in the country.
In a pandemic-hit year when dealmaking was more of a challenge than usual, certain lawyers stood out for their innovation, determination and focus on client needs. In this annual feature, ALB spotlights some of the standout dealmakers in the year gone by.
SHINICHI ARAKI
Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Araki, a capital markets expert, has more than two decades of experience. He represents numerous major Japanese financial institutions, manufacturers, technology companies and retailers. He also has a strong relationship with many major investment banks in Japan.
Araki has acted on numerous matters including, most recently, advising Nomura, Goldman Sachs and SMBC Nikko on the $3 billion global offering of common stock of ANA Holdings (holding company of the largest airline in Japan) in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. He also advised Goldman Sachs and other managers on $4.3 billion accelerated book-built offering (ABO) of Yahoo Japan’s stock by Altaba in 2018 as well a