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Latham Advises on Softbank’s US$4.2 Billion (Equivalent) Senior Notes Offering

July 10, 2025
London and Tokyo Capital Markets team represented the initial purchasers in the transaction.

Latham & Watkins has advised the initial purchasers in Softbank Group Corp.'s US$4.2 billion (equivalent) multi-tranche senior notes issuance composed of euro-denominated and dollar-denominated securities. To date, the transaction is the largest high-yield offering outside of North America in 2025, according to LSEG. 

Softbank is a leading Japanese strategic investment holding company, with a focus on artificial intelligence. The company is committed to leading the Information Revolution, fueled by advancements in AI technologies, to transform societies and lifestyles and contribute to well-being over the long term.

The Latham team was led by London corporate partner Francesco Lione and Tokyo partner Hiro Takagi, with London associates Alex Despotovic and Jenisha Sabaratnam. 

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    Contacts

    Lione, Francesco

    Francesco Lione

    London
    francesco.lione@lw.com +44.20.7710.5832
    Takagi, Hiroaki

    Hiroaki Takagi

    Tokyo
    hiroaki.takagi@lw.com +81.3.6212.7810