Investment Funds: Bengoshi | Asia-Pacific

Eriko Sakataof White & Case is frequently instructed to assist global asset managers and blue-chip corporations with the establishment and operation of large-cap investment platforms.

Kei Ito is one of the best-known and strongest practitioners in the market, especially for investment management and investment funds. He is proactive, responsive and highly commercial.

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.

Ken Miura draws on his deep experience advising fund managers on bespoke structures, particularly in relation to publicly offered funds.

Kunihiko Morishita brings to bear considerable experience advising asset managers on offshore funds publicly offered or privately placed in Japan.

Not only is he highly specialised, he also has a deep understanding of our clients' businesses, making him the ideal person to hire for complex projects with tight schedules.

Yasuzo Takeno brings a wealth of experience and prestige to the firm's bench, having advised on the formation and distribution of many high-profile funds.

He provides practical and reasonable advice on really complicated, challenging or sensitive situations. It would be hard for us to do business in Japan without his contribution.

Koichi Miyamoto typically acts for private equity sponsors establishing funds.

Tomoko Fuminaga is a regulatory specialist, often called upon for her in-depth knowledge of registration and licensing matters by marquee asset managers.

Omori Sensei is our go-to lawyer for any Japanese fund-related questions. His calm and polite manner of approaching issues is a source of great comfort and reassurance.

Koichiro Ohashi of Greenberg Traurig provides a broad spectrum of financial services advice, including on foreign fund distribution, registration and licensing.

Makoto Igarashi is active in the field of investment funds. He regularly advises on private equity transactions for domestic and international clients.

He is well versed in the latest regulations and reports and is able to give precise advice on report content and structure, which we highly value.

Takashi Itokawa centres his practice on finance transactions and fund formation. He acts for prestigious financial institutions both domestically and abroad.

Although he is still young, Takuyuki Sakura's flexible, client-oriented approach and extensive work experience have made him an outstanding lawyer.