Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin continues to offer a strong tax service in Japan. With over 30 years of experience handling international tax planning and corporate tax advisory matters, including tax planning involving investment funds, M&A, real estate investments, data centres, and renewable energy projects, Eric Roose leads the group. A key name to note for high-net-worth individuals seeking assistance with Japanese tax planning, Kohei Kobayashi advises on a broad range of transactions, including real estate investments, restructurings, and M&A.
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Key clients
- PAG Real Assets SCREP VIII Fund
- Pacific Alliance Group REN I fund
- PAG Real Estate Property Fund III
- FLOW Digital Infrastructure
Work highlights
Advised the PAG sponsored SCREP VIII on an opportunistic real estate investment vehicle.
Advised PAG REN I fund as the lead tax counsel for the overall fund structure.
Acted as lead tax counsel for Pacific Alliance Group's $2.8bn APAC real estate fund.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Eric Roose
Other key lawyers
Kohei Kobayashi; Erin Gutierrez; Tomoyuki Nakamichi