Ms Keiko Shimizu > Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
JP TOWER, 2-7-2 MARUNOUCHI
CHIYODA-KU
TOKYO 100-7036
Japan
Keiko Shimizu photo

Work Department

Financial Regulations/Fund Management; Data Protection; General Corporate

Position

Partner practicing Financial Regulations and Fund Management, including provide advice on regulations relating to asset management, securities, banking and other financial services, assist in obtaining required licenses and registrations; assist in organising investment trusts, private investment funds and other investment vehicles; personal data protection; compliance matters; general corporate.

Career

Admitted to Bar in Japan and joined Nagashima & Ohno (1998); worked for Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New York (2003); Partner at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (2006-2014), Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu NY (2015-2017), Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (2018-).

Languages

Japanese and English

Memberships

Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association

Education

The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 1996); Columbia Law School (LL.M., 2003)

Lawyer Rankings

Japan > Investment funds: Independent local firms

(Leading partners: Bengoshi)

Keiko ShimizuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu‘s team is well versed in handling matters related to domestic and cross-border investment and private real estate funds, with a growing practice in private equity fund formation and other alternative investment structures. The team is led by the ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ Keiko Shimizu, who provides advice on both onshore and offshore investment fund products, fund structuring, and formation. Kensuke Suzuki has experience in fund formation and regulatory matters, while Hiroyuki Ishizuka advises on various fund formation projects. Another individual to note is Takashi Itokawa, whose practice focuses on financial transactions and securities offerings by various issuers.

Japan > Banking and finance: Independent local firms

The banking and finance team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is well versed in a wide range of loan and credit-related transactions, including syndicated loans, various types of non-recourse loans, aircraft and ship financing, as well as financing for foreign trade. The team is led by Fumihide Sugimoto, who is known for managing various types of loans and other credit-related transactions, such as syndicated loans, derivatives, and foreign trade financing. Jiro Mikami and Hiromi Hattori bring significant experience in acquisition finance, while Mami Ikebukuro specialises in real estate finance. Motohiro Yanagawa focuses on trust and asset finance, and Keiko Shimizu offers deep knowledge of investment fund regulations and other financial product and service regulations.