Ranking tables
Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers | Asia-Pacific
Japan
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 David AzcueSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedDavid Azcue receives endorsements from sources for his Japanese language capabilities and sophisticated understanding of Asian private equity markets and fund formation.1 Koji YamamotoWithers Japan | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKoji Yamamoto is highly knowledgeable about asset management platforms and regularly assists investment managers with the formation and distribution of offshore funds.
Band 2
2 Carol TsuchidaMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedCarol Tsuchida regularly advises prominent sponsors on a range of mandates, including complex formations, restructurings and distributions. She also advises high-end LP-side investors.
Band 3
3 Etienne GelencsérA&O Shearman | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedEtienne Gelencsérof A&O Shearman represents internationally respected LP investors and sponsors in their fund-related activities.3 Mark DaviesKing & Spalding Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi Jimusho | Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedMark 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.