Investment Funds
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
Contact number
+81-3-6775-1000About
Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has considerable experience in handling matters related to investment trusts in Japan (including ETFs, Exchange Traded Funds) and investment corporations such as J-REITs. We also work with both international and Japan-based investment funds that are becoming increasingly diversified, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, fund of funds, infrastructure funds and commodity funds. Our services in this area include advising on legal issues that arise in the course of structuring and marketing these investment funds, providing disclosure and filing notification with the relevant supervisory authorities as well as documentation of terms and conditions, certificate of incorporation, contracts, disclosure documents and notification documents, among others.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is highly experienced at taking on cross-border matters, and is knowledgeable about the implications of regulatory developments. The firm secures instructions from both domestic and foreign funds to work on public offerings. The team is knowledgeable with regard to issues concerning the registration and management of Cayman and Luxembourg funds. Key clients include Credit Suisse Management, Nomura Holdings and BlackRock Global Funds.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised Credit Suisse Management Cayman on public offerings of class units by its Cayman unit trust fund, Premium Carry Strategy Fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The standard of service provided is high, and we are very satisfied with the speedy response."
"They always provide advice in a timely manner, and the content of the advice is practical."
"The standard of service provided is high, and we are very satisfied with the speedy response."
"They always provide advice in a timely manner, and the content of the advice is practical."
Notable Practitioners
Kunihiko Morishita brings to bear considerable experience advising asset managers on offshore funds publicly offered or privately placed in Japan.
"With in-depth knowledge of the business, he is always our go-to person."
Koichi Miyamoto typically acts for private equity sponsors establishing funds with strategies such as debt and venture capital.
"He has a deep knowledge of the field and a high level of customer service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Japan