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.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kikou
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
- Aspirant Group Inc.
- Sunrise Capital, CITIC Securities CLSA Capital Partners
- Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Investment Co., Ltd.
- MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO., LTD.
- TA Realty LLC
- ORIX Real Estate Investment Advisors Corporation
- Green Power Investment Corporation
- MCP Capital
Work highlights
Advised ORIX Real Estate Investment Advisors Corporation on the establishment of ORIA Japan Real Estate Value Add Fund I Investment LP, a blind pool-type real estate fund.
Advised Aspirant Group on the establishment of AG IV Series Fund, a sizable PE fund.
Advised Green Power Investment Corporation on the establishment of Green Power Renewable No. 2 Investment LP, a large renewable energy fund.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Yoshiharu Kawamata
Practice head
Makoto Igarashi; Kei Ito
Other key lawyers
Kohei Ishida; Yoshiharu Kawamata