Anderson Mori & Tomotsune's cohort provides comprehensive advice on the structuring, formation and ongoing management of both domestic and international investment funds. The team’s expertise spans public and private offerings in Japan and covers a wide variety of fund types, including private equity, infrastructure, hedge funds, ETFs and real estate investment vehicles. Leading the practice is the 'technically brilliant' Kunihiko Morishita who regularly advises multinational financial institutions on their investment fund operations. Koichi Miyamoto brings extensive experience in financial regulation, asset management, private equity and venture capital. Akihito Miyake is also a key figure, with deep expertise in the formation, offering and distribution of diverse investment funds within and outside of Japan.

Mori Hamada's team advises on both public offerings and private placements of investment funds, handling transactions within Japan and internationally. The practice is led by Ken Miura who brings expertise in derivatives and capital markets, including Euro bond issues and global offerings of debt and equity securities, with a focus on renewable energy-related deals. Alongside Miura at the helm is Nobuharu Onishi who provides broad coverage across investment funds, capital markets and financial regulatory matters. Keita Nakano also plays a key role, having worked on numerous public and private placements involving investment trusts and corporations established across various jurisdictions.

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu‘s team is well-regarded for its expertise in real estate and private equity fund matters, both within Japan and internationally, including work with offshore fund sponsors. The team is led by Keiko Shimizu who is known for her strong capabilities in handling complex cross-border fund structuring projects and offering practical legal and regulatory advice in fund formation contexts. Kensuke Suzuki is a key contact for fund formation and regulatory guidance, while Takashi Itokawa is widely recognised for his work in financial transactions, particularly securities offerings, including J-REITs, M&A finance, securitisation and structured finance matters.

Nishimura & Asahi's group provides end-to-end legal support for investment funds, covering everything from documentation and compliance to product structuring and planning. The practice is co-led by Makoto Igarashi who brings deep expertise in large-scale buyouts and financing transactions, encompassing due diligence, compliance, strategic planning and regulatory filings. Igarashi leads alongside Kei Ito whose experience spans a wide range of fund types, from traditional mutual funds and ETFs to alternative investments. Kohei Ishida has capabilities in both domestic and international fundraising, advising on private equity, mezzanine, venture and renewable energy funds. Yoshiharu Kawamata is noted for his work on fundraising for real estate and commodity-focused investment vehicles.

Atsumi & Sakai's team has a workload which includes advising foreign investors and fund managers on investments into Japanese listed companies. Akio Kawamura offers deep experience in regulatory counsel for financial institutions and fund managers, cross-border investments, capital markets, and regulatory investigations and enforcement matters. Yukihito Machida advises both domestic and international clients on venture finance, asset management and investment funds. Ryuichi Nozaki focuses on asset management and cross-border investment matters, and Osamu Fujiwara is well-regarded for his work in M&A and general corporate law. The four co-head the practice.

Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners‘ team’s broad client roster features Japanese and international securities firms, investment trust companies, investment advisors and various types of investment funds. It advises on the structuring and management of investment vehicles such as public and private investment trusts, limited partnerships, silent partnerships and unit trusts. The practice is led by Takuyuki Sakurai who is experienced in fund management, financial regulatory, venture capital and private equity cases. October 2024 arrival Hidehiro Utsumi has expertise at the intersection of tax and corporate.

So & Sato Law Offices' group provides comprehensive support to investment funds across their entire lifecycle, including the structuring and formation of private equity, venture capital, mezzanine and hedge funds, as well as guidance on investments and exit strategies. The team is led by Yuki Sato who advises on all stages of fund activity and regularly counsels both domestic and international funds on Japanese capital markets regulations. Chiho Saito is particularly noted for her extensive experience with real estate investment funds, while Changsoo Ahn is a key figure for his strong grasp of transactional law.

TMI Associates‘ team has substantial expertise in the formation, offering and ongoing management of investment funds, advising both sponsors and investors active in Japan and internationally. The team is led by Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi who brings strong experience in real estate investment, structured finance, and IPO matters. Takuma Taki is another key figure with notable experience in the establishment of listed infrastructure funds, conducting due diligence, acquiring infrastructure assets, and overseeing listing and public offering procedures. Hidehiro Utsumi departed in October 2024.