Fund Legal Services
When engaging in fund-related business, it is essential to carefully design the fund structure in advance, taking into consideration the fund’s purpose, investment targets, investor profiles, and fundraising methods. During the operational phase, compliance with a complex and multilayered regulatory regime is required, including the Limited Partnership Act for Investment, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, as well as related cabinet orders, ministerial ordinances, guidelines, and self-regulatory rules.
At our firm, we provide comprehensive legal support throughout all stages of a fund’s lifecycle—from initial structuring and formation, to fundraising and ongoing operations. Leveraging our deep understanding of domestic and international investment schemes and financial regulatory frameworks, we also assist with legal advice on cross-border transactions, structuring tailored to institutional and overseas LP investors, and practical guidance that takes into account tax and reputational risks.
In addition, we provide end-to-end support for legal due diligence on investment targets, drafting and negotiation of investment agreements, and strategic planning for exit scenarios. Our team has experience advising a wide range of funds, including those focused on startups, private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, and real estate.
Services
- Fund formation and drafting of fund-related agreements
- Structuring of various investment schemes
- Registration of Financial Instruments Business Operators
- Advice on internal systems and regulatory compliance for Financial Instruments Business
- Legal advisory services related to fund operations
- Investment transactions conducted by funds
- Matters involving fund managers and operators
- M&A transactions involving funds
- Legal support for REIT-related matters
Accomplishments
- Legal services related to fund formation and operation
- Regulatory advisory services for funds and asset management companies
- Drafting and review of contracts for cross-border fund transactions
- Legal support for fund operations and investments in sector-specific venture capital funds
- Assistance with fund formation and investment transactions in Japan by overseas clients, including legal due diligence and contract drafting
- Ongoing legal support for renewable energy companies in areas such as business development, project finance, investments in power plants via SPCs, and capital and business alliances
