Investment Funds | Asia-Pacific

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.

Linklaters is an internationally recognised firm advising investment funds in a number of sectors, including infrastructure. The firm is highly active advising new market entrants on complex fund formations, including master-feeder structures and co-investment vehicles. The team harnesses expertise from its global network to tackle a range of cross-border matters, including dealing with Luxembourg-domiciled funds and Cayman limited partnerships. Key clients include major asset managers, global investment firms and financial institutions.

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto houses market-leading experts in the public offering of registered funds and is also well versed in assisting privately placed funds. The firm is noted for its strong and long-lasting relationships with major Japanese regulatory authorities, including the FSA, and its impressive track record on regulatory matters. The team is strong in advising managers, trustees and distributors, and maintains close links with major international institutional investors. Key clients include Nomura Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation and KKR.

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.

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.

Nishimura & Asahi has a strong track record advising leading asset management companies on compliance, planning and documentation. The team is regarded as well skilled in a variety of alternative investment classes, such as private equity, venture capital and hedge funds, both onshore and offshore. The practice is proficient across a number of fund strategies, including healthcare, debt and infrastructure. Its notable clients include Mizuho Financial Group, SMTB and Star Mica.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is an internationally recognised contender in the private equity arena, working in close collaboration with its reputable Hong Kong-based offering. The firm is commonly mandated as lead counsel on large international fund-raisings, with impressive acuity in growth, buyout and real estate strategies. The team is noted for additional knowledge of venture capital, debt and special situations funds, as well as bespoke vehicle types including secondaries and funds of funds. Notable clients include J-STAR and Advantage Partners.

TMI Associates has established itself as a prominent player in the Japanese market, providing expert advice to managers of funds established domestically and abroad. Partners are on hand to facilitate deals that diversify client portfolios and expand their business internationally. The firm's client roster includes asset managers, financial institutions and venture capital firms.

Withers has a solid regulatory practice catering to a notable list of domestic and international investment management clients. The team is also often selected as counsel for the establishment of private equity, venture capital and hedge funds. The law firm houses both bengoshi and foreign-registered lawyers, offering a one-stop shop for advice on a range of offshore and onshore regulatory and transactional matters.