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So & Sato Law Offices
#937, SHIN-KOKUSAI BUILDING
3-4-1 MARUNOUCHI
CHIYODA-KU
100-0005
Japan
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So & Sato Law Offices > The Legal 500 Rankings

Japan > Fintech - Independent local firms Tier 3

Japan > Investment funds: Independent local firms Tier 3

So & Sato Law Offices' funds team is ‘distinctive in its expertise in venture capital finance‘ and is able to offer advice to funds throughout the life cycle of a project. The group is instructed by a range of clients, in particular domestic venture capitalists, which the group assists with fundraisings and investments, both in Japan and internationally. Practice head Yuki Sato ‘has good knowledge and experience of the investment business‘ and is noted for her technological knowledge, while counsel Chiho Saito is particularly active in matters related to real estate investment funds.

Practice head(s):

Yuki Sato

Other key lawyers:

Chiho Saito

Testimonials

‘The firm’s team is distinctive in its expertise in venture capital finance, with additional activity in impact investing.’

‘This firm has two different strengths. One is the technological knowledge of Yuki Sato, the other is its investment management business knowledge. Both lawyers are unique and creative in each field.’

‘Yuki Sato has good knowledge and experience of the investment business. We rely on her a lot, especially setting up a new fund or building a creative structure. She delivered very quick and solid advice to us.’

Key clients

Academia Industry Alliance Capital

All Kochi Allaince Capital

Asahi Media Lab Ventures, Inc.

Dawn Capital No.1 Investment Limited Partnership

Emoote Pte. Ltd.

Fujiwara Capital Advisors Pte. Ltd.

GLIN Impact Capital Investment Limited Partnership

Idaten Ventures

Miyabi Ventures Co., Ltd.

MUFG Innovation Partners

Shochiku Ventures Fund

Social Innovation and Investment Foundation

Startup Debt Fund I Investment Limited Partnership

TOPAZ CAPITAL, INC.

Toparz Regional Partners

UIG Asset Management Co.,Ltd.

WiL, LLC

StarshotPartners,inc.

LCN Partners