About

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In our investment fund practice, we provide legal advice and regulatory concerning the structuring, formation and selling of various fund vehicles, including domestic and foreign investment trusts, investment companies, REITs, private equity funds, real estate/infrastructure funds and other alternative investment funds. Our broad range of services include advising on preparation and filing of securities registration statement, prospectus, private placement memorandum and other marketing materials for soliciting investors; structuring and setting up of various investment funds and investment vehicles; advising on the structure and role of fund related companies, formation and registration of asset management company; filing of registrations, notifications or other regulatory procedures required in managing and/or selling the interests in the fund; and advising on various issues relating to the management and operation of the fund. We assist not only domestic funds but we also support many foreign funds and vehicles. Our experienced fund practice team provides dedicated support, including fund formation and various documentations for foreign funds and vehicles (such as unit trusts, limited partnerships, investment companies and their management companies and GPs).

For more details, please visit our website:

https://www.nagashima.com/en/practices/asset_management_fund/

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Investment Funds - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is recognised for its versatile private equity and alternative investment fund practice, advising on the formation and structuring of funds, both onshore and offshore. The firm also has a strong hedge fund practice, as well as advising on J-REIT issues. The practice assists sponsors with the formation of Cayman funds marketed to Japanese investors.

Work Highlights

  • Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu acted for REVA Corporation on the launch of REVA KK’s first private equity fund, focusing on small- and mid-cap investments in companies in Japan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Keiko Shimizu
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Keiko Shimizu is a highly rated practitioner at the forefront of the market, advising high-profile asset managers on the establishment of private closed-end funds.

Her experience, knowledge and attitude of client-oriented thinking are wonderful.

Keiko Shimizu is a first-class investment funds lawyer. She has a high familiarity with Japanese and international best practices and unmatched experience handling complex issues.

Kensuke Suzuki
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Kensuke Suzuki
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Kensuke Suzuki acts for a number of global investment groups and asset managers, providing clients with a range of formation, restructuring and distribution expertise.

Based on his deep understanding of regulations, he understands our risk tolerance and always gives practical and convincing advice.

He has overwhelming abilities in all fields, such as understanding the regulatory environment in Japan, understanding complex cases and practical execution skills.

Takashi Itokawa
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Takashi Itokawa
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Up and Coming
Takashi Itokawa centres his practice on finance transactions and fund formation. He acts for prestigious financial institutions both domestically and abroad.

He has high expertise, flexibility, accurate advice and business acumen.

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Japan

Investment Funds: Bengoshi

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Keiko Shimizu
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Band 1
Kensuke Suzuki
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Kensuke Suzuki
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Band 2
Takashi Itokawa
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Takashi Itokawa
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Up and Coming

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