Investment Funds
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
Email address
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+81 3 4578 2500Chambers Review
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a pre-eminent practice favoured by renowned international funds for its ability to service a diverse set of complex matters. The firm is highly regarded for its ability to work on new fund formations and restructurings. The team regularly provides specialist regulatory assistance with licensing applications and registration filings. It offers expertise across a range of vehicle types including private equity, hedge and hybrid funds. The firm is also often looked to by institutional investor groups, including pension and sovereign wealth funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morgan, Lewis & Bockiusare very responsive, very understanding of working with clients on the other side of the world, can work in Japanese and English and provide very practical advice."
"Morgan, Lewis & Bockiusare very responsive, very understanding of working with clients on the other side of the world, can work in Japanese and English and provide very practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Carol is great. She gives us really good advice and is a pleasure to work with."
Tomoko Fuminaga is a regulatory specialist, often called upon for her in-depth knowledge of registration and licensing matters by marquee asset managers.
"Tomoko Fuminaga is highly responsive, thoughtful and practical, with good language skills."