Whats the best way one can consume a Java API in .Net. How to deal with java objects in .Net.

Question

Hello guys,

I have a .net application which is basically a trade blotter. Once the trade is blotted by the trader in the application, they need to STP the trade directly to another system from my application rather than feeding into the 3rd system manually.

The system which they need to STP the trade has an API developed around, which is java based. I intend to use the JAVA API in .net to stp those trade from my application.

Could you guys provide inputs on the best way to consume the java api in .net. Also can we convert a java api to .Net dll so can be consumed directly ?
Also seems the challenge could be dealing with java objects. Any suggestions pls ?

Awaiting reply and thnks in advance.


Shirish T.