Investment Funds
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
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Provided by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
In our investment fund practice, we provide legal advice and regulatory concerning the structuring, formation and selling of various fund vehicles, including domestic and foreign investment trusts, investment companies, REITs, private equity funds, real estate/infrastructure funds and other alternative investment funds. Our broad range of services include advising on preparation and filing of securities registration statement, prospectus, private placement memorandum and other marketing materials for soliciting investors; structuring and setting up of various investment funds and investment vehicles; advising on the structure and role of fund related companies, formation and registration of asset management company; filing of registrations, notifications or other regulatory procedures required in managing and/or selling the interests in the fund; and advising on various issues relating to the management and operation of the fund. We assist not only domestic funds but we also support many foreign funds and vehicles. Our experienced fund practice team provides dedicated support, including fund formation and various documentations for foreign funds and vehicles (such as unit trusts, limited partnerships, investment companies and their management companies and GPs).
For more details, please visit our website:
https://www.noandt.com/en/practices/asset_management_fund/
Chambers Review
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is recognised for its versatile private equity and alternative investment fund practice, advising on the formation and structuring of funds, both onshore and offshore. The firm also has a strong hedge fund practice, as well as advising on J-REIT issues. The practice assists sponsors with the formation of Cayman funds marketed to Japanese investors.
Work Highlights
- Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu acted for Nomura Securities and others as underwriter's counsel for Nippon Building Fund's global offering of investment units.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We enjoy extremely high-quality consulting as each field has personnel with a wealth of experience and a high degree of expertise."
"We are very satisfied with their performance. They are always very speedy and responsive."
"We enjoy extremely high-quality consulting as each field has personnel with a wealth of experience and a high degree of expertise."
"We are very satisfied with their performance. They are always very speedy and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Keiko 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.
"She is a great lawyer with deep knowledge."
Kensuke Suzuki acts for a number of global investment groups and asset managers, providing clients with a range of formation, restructuring and distribution expertise.
Takashi Itokawa centres his practice on finance transactions and fund formation. He acts for prestigious financial institutions both domestically and abroad.
"His knowledge, experience and expertise make him a very valuable partner in our business."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Japan