Venture Practice

The Venture Practice Team advises on:

The formation and subsequent management of both domestic and overseas (e.g. Cayman) venture capital funds that invest in startups/venture companies
Compliance with regulations related to fund management, such as registration and notification under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
General compliance and handling AML requirements
Financing arrangements, including investment agreements and share rights
Exit strategies and terms

When advising foreign clients, our firm can field a team of expert Japanese lawyers and foreign lawyers who have relevant experience and bi-cultural sensitivity. Our team can do business and draft documents in Japanese, English, German, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, and Marathi, and provides services around the clock through our global affiliated offices.

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Senior Partner

Akio Kawamura

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