Ayano Kitano
Lawyers
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Associate in our Corporate practice, based in Tokyo.
Experience highlights
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank $2.25 billion senior notes offering
- Sumitomo Life Insurance $1.04 billion perpetual subordinated notes offering
- Asahi Group Holdings ¥177 billion secondary offering
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank $1.5 billion senior notes offering
- Mitsubishi HC Finance America $500 million guaranteed notes offering
Education
J.D., Harvard Law School
- cum laude
- Lead Executive Editor, Harvard International Law Journal
B.A., International Relations, Stanford University
- with distinction
- with honors
Professional history
- Davis Polk since 2022
Qualifications and admissions
- State of New York
Ayano is not qualified to practice in Japan and works under the supervision of a registered foreign lawyer (gaikokuho-jimu bengoshi).