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Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers | Asia-Pacific

Japan

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Band 1

  1. David Azcue
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    David Azcue
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    David Azcue receives endorsements from sources for his Japanese language capabilities and sophisticated understanding of Asian private equity markets and fund formation.
  2. Koji Yamamoto
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    Koji Yamamoto
    Withers Japan | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Koji Yamamoto is highly knowledgeable about asset management platforms and regularly assists investment managers with the formation and distribution of offshore funds.
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Band 2

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    Carol Tsuchida
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Carol Tsuchida regularly advises prominent sponsors on a range of mandates, including complex formations, restructurings and distributions. She also advises high-end LP-side investors.
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Band 3

  1. Etienne Gelencsér
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    Etienne Gelencsér
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Etienne Gelencsérof A&O Shearman represents internationally respected LP investors and sponsors in their fund-related activities.
  2. Mark Davies
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    Mark Davies
    King & Spalding Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi Jimusho
    King & Spalding Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi Jimusho | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Mark Davies of King & Spalding provides asset management advice as part of his diverse corporate law skill set, which also includes M&A and projects expertise. He counsels sponsors and institutional investors across the region on alternative investment matters, including private equity and infrastructure.