White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)‘s practice is well-regarded for its capabilities advising major fund managers and Japanese institutional investors, amongst others. The team is well-positioned to advise on both GP and LP-side mandates, particularly in the private equity and real estate sectors. Team lead Eriko Sakata has a broad practice which encompasses fund formation, fundraising, fund investments and regulatory matters. ESG expert Sayako Shiraki regularly assists clients with cross-border fund structuring, formation and management, while Mao Muraguchi advises on sovereign wealth and pension funds.
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Testimonials
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‘The White & Case team investment funds practice is knowledgeable and can provide advice on our marketing activities in various countries through their global network firms.’
‘Mao Muraguchi has a flexible mind and could come up with tailored and practical solutions even if we made a non-straightforward request.’
‘Very good team - strong white-collar and compliance support for fund due diligence.’
'The firm has some experts who specialise in global-scale fund investment and project debt and can speak in English and Japanese. It can make Japanese clients comfortable to work together.'
'Sayako Shiraki is an excellent individual.'
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
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sayako Shiraki
Practice head
Eriko Sakata
Other key lawyers
Sayako Shiraki; Mao Muraguchi