David Azcue

Practice Areas

David Azcue is a Partner in Simpson Thacher's Tokyo office, and co-heads the Firm's Private Funds Practice in Japan. He joined the Firm in 2006 and has spent 14 years in the Firm’s Tokyo office and 2 years in the Firm’s Beijing office. David’s practice focuses on advising fund sponsors in connection with all aspects of fundraising across a broad range of strategies. He also advises sponsors on structuring, financing, operations, and other related matters. He represented many of the leading sponsors and asset managers in Japan and across Asia.

Professional Memberships

- New York State Bar Association

- Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association

Publications

- Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide: Alternative Funds (Japan)–Trends and Developments 2020 - 2022 editions (2021-2022 ed. co-author with Lily Rasel)

- Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide: Alternative Funds (Japan) – Law and Practice 2020 – 2022 editions (co-author with Keiko Shimizu and Koichiro Yoshimura; 2022 ed. co-author with Keiko Shimizu, Koichiro Yoshimura and Lily Rasel)

- Global Legal Insights, Fund Finance 2017 – Japan chapter (co-author with Makiko Harunari and Adam Furber)

Personal

BA, University of Pennsylvania; JD, University of Michigan Law School. Fluent in Japanese and proficient in Mandarin Chinese.