Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Nishimura & Asahi
Nishimura & Asahi offers a comprehensive range of legal services in the area of investment funds, from documentation to compliance, and product design and planning, which we adapt according to the changing legislation.
We advise not only on traditional asset management activities, such as investment trusts (mutual funds) and investment advisors, but also on the structuring, documentation and fund formation of alternative investments, such as private equity funds, infrastructure funds, venture capital investment funds, private-placement real estate funds and other domestic funds, offshore funds such as hedge funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
We also advise on M&A and fund raising in the investment/exit stage after fund formation.
Our services also extend to other general asset management activities, including analysis and advice on investment in funds by institutional investors, and the formation and sale of various financial products, such as REITs and commodity funds.
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Nishimura & Asahi has a strong track record advising leading asset management companies on compliance, planning and documentation. The team is regarded as well skilled in a variety of alternative investment classes, such as private equity, venture capital and hedge funds, both onshore and offshore. The practice is proficient across a number of fund strategies, including healthcare, debt and infrastructure.
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Nishimura & Asahi assisted Sunrise Capital, CITIC Securities and CLSA Capital Partners with the formation of Sunrise Capital V.
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Their advice is not only based on legal knowledge but also on their deep understanding of practices and businesses.
The team has a deep understanding of relevant regulations, provides proactive advice when there are changes or amendments to regulations and has the ability to advise on specific countermeasures.
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Kei is very experienced and able to advise on complex matters.
Because of his commercial mindset, we are able to receive very useful and practical advice.
He has a very high level of understanding of the client's business and responds flexibly. His wealth of experience in the financial field is also very helpful.
He has a strong understanding of our business and provides appropriate advice based on the purpose of the relevant legal system.
Investment Funds: Bengoshi
Investment Funds: Bengoshi
Investment Funds: Bengoshi
Provided by Nishimura & Asahi
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