Ranking tables
Investment Funds: Bengoshi | Asia-Pacific
Japan
Authored by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Keiko Shimizu, Kensuke Suzuki, Takashi Itokawa
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Kunihiko Morishita Anderson Mori & Tomotsune19 Years Ranked- Yasuzo TakenoTakeno Yasuzo Law Office
- Yusaku OnoOno & Yatabe Glocal
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Kunihiko Morishita
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years RankedKunihiko Morishita brings to bear considerable experience advising asset managers on offshore funds publicly offered or privately placed in Japan.- Yasuzo TakenoTakeno Yasuzo Law Office | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Eriko Sakata
White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association) | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedEriko Sakata is frequently instructed to assist global asset managers and blue-chip corporations with the establishment and operation of large-cap investment platforms.
1 Kei Ito
Nishimura & Asahi | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedKei Ito is a distinguished deal maker, renowned for the prowess of his private funds practice.1 Keiko ShimizuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedKeiko 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.
1 Ken Miura
Mori Hamada | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedKen Miura draws on his deep experience advising fund managers on bespoke structures, particularly in relation to publicly offered funds.
1 Nobuharu OnishiMori Hamada | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedNobuharu Onishi acts for an enviable roster of asset managers, multinational corporations and top-tier financial institutions.
Band 2
2 Kensuke SuzukiNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedKensuke Suzuki acts for a number of global investment groups and asset managers, providing clients with a range of formation, restructuring and distribution expertise.Key sectorsFinancial Investors|Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
2 Koichi MiyamotoAnderson Mori & Tomotsune | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedKoichi Miyamoto typically acts for private equity sponsors establishing funds.
2 Tomoko Fuminaga
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedTomoko Fuminaga is a regulatory specialist, often called upon for her in-depth knowledge of registration and licensing matters by marquee asset managers.
2 Yoshiyuki Omori
DLA Piper Tokyo Partnership | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedYoshiyuki Omori of DLA Piper is an adviser to both international and Japanese fund managers and is especially experienced in Japanese regulatory issues.
Band 3
3 Koichiro Ohashi
Greenberg Traurig Tokyo Law Offices | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedKoichiro Ohashi of Greenberg Traurig provides a broad spectrum of financial services advice, including on foreign fund distribution, registration and licensing.
3 Makoto IgarashiNishimura & Asahi | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMakoto Igarashi is active in the field of investment funds. He regularly advises on private equity transactions for domestic and international clients.
3 Yoshiharu KawamataNishimura & Asahi | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedYoshiharu Kawamata regularly counsels investment management firms, predominantly those operating in the private equity space.
Up and Coming
U Takashi ItokawaNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedTakashi Itokawa centres his practice on finance transactions and fund formation. He acts for prestigious financial institutions both domestically and abroad.Key sectorsFinancial Investors|Financial Services|Leisure and Hospitality|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Sport
U Takuyuki Sakurai
Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners | Investment Funds: Bengoshi2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedTakuyuki Sakurai of Oh-Ebashi is establishing himself as a trusted adviser on fund structuring and formation.