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Provided by Withers LLP
The investment funds team is one of the few practices amongst premier international law firms in Tokyo to focus on providing domestic and international investment managers and financial institutions with legal advice on complex Japan financial law and regulatory issues in relation to their business activities in Japan.
As a full-service firm, Withers can provide fund sponsors and investors advice on all funds and multi-jurisdictional related matters, including investment management arrangements; fund structuring and formation; private equity funds; private placement and fund collective vehicle documentation; and regulatory and securities law advice.
Chambers Review
Withers has a solid regulatory practice catering to a notable list of domestic and international investment management clients. The team is also often selected as counsel for the establishment of private equity, venture capital and hedge funds. The law firm houses both bengoshi and foreign-registered lawyers, offering a one-stop shop for advice on a range of offshore and onshore regulatory and transactional matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Withers' team is highly technical and conversant in various funds-related and regulatory matters yet they are able to elaborate on technically complex issues in a client-friendly way."
"They are mindful of our business and listen to our needs and concerns as a true partner."
"Withers' team is highly technical and conversant in various funds-related and regulatory matters yet they are able to elaborate on technically complex issues in a client-friendly way."
"They are mindful of our business and listen to our needs and concerns as a true partner."
Notable Practitioners
Koji Yamamoto is highly knowledgeable about asset management platforms and regularly assists investment managers with the formation and distribution of offshore funds.
"Koji has impressed me with his consistent delivery of client service that is both accurate and practical. He genuinely cares about his clients and is a pleasure to work and be with as a result."
"He is an excellent legal counsel with experience and a very customer-oriented approach. Also, his teamwork spirit is awesome."
Yoshiyuki Omori is an adviser to both international and Japanese fund managers, and is especially experienced in Japanese regulatory issues.
"He is the go-to person for regulatory matters facing the FSA. He has strong experience interacting with the authorities."