Law firm DLA Piper bolsters its investment funds team in Tokyo by recruiting five experts from Withers law firm.
DLA Piper, a global law firm, has bolstered its Tokyo office with the strategic hire of a five-member investment funds team from Withers. The new team, led by partners Koji Yamamoto and Yoshiyuki Omori, brings valuable expertise in cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance, positioning DLA Piper as a more formidable player in Tokyo's competitive investment funds legal market.
The arrival of the new team marks DLA Piper's first investment funds team appointment in Japan and significantly strengthens the firm's client offering in Tokyo. The team's focus on advising funds and financial institutions on capital raising and regulatory compliance in Japan will complement DLA Piper's existing strengths in M&A and real estate, providing comprehensive solutions to clients.
The new team's cross-border capabilities align perfectly with DLA Piper's global strategy, enabling the firm to capitalise on improved investor confidence in the region and the growing complexities of Japan's investment funds sector. The team's expertise in representing Japanese institutional investors in their offshore investments will be instrumental in navigating the evolving investment landscape in Japan.
Catherine Pogorzelski, international sector head for investment management and funds at DLA Piper, stated that the arrival of the new team significantly strengthens DLA Piper's client offering in Tokyo and provides deep regulatory expertise essential in Japan's complex financial landscape. Masahiko Ishida, Country Managing Partner for DLA Piper in Tokyo, echoed this sentiment, stating that this strategic hire represents another significant step forward for the firm's growth in Japan.
Luke Gannon, head of corporate, and funds and investment management in Asia at DLA Piper, mentioned that the Japanese market presents substantial growth opportunities, and the new team's arrival meets the increasing client demand for investment into Japan. The new investment funds team's focus on regulatory compliance aligns with DLA Piper's strategy to offer comprehensive solutions to clients navigating Japan's evolving investment landscape.
With the addition of the new team, DLA Piper's Tokyo office now has 34 lawyers, including eight partners. This strategic move is a significant milestone for the firm's Asia Funds practice and supports DLA Piper's broader growth objectives in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
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- The new team's focus on regulatory compliance and capital raising in Japan, as they advise funds and financial institutions, aligns well with DLA Piper's strategy to offer comprehensive solutions in the complex financial landscape.
- The arrival of the new investment funds team, with their expertise in cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance, positions DLA Piper as a stronger contender in Tokyo's competitive investment funds legal market, especially given the growing complexities of technology and business in the region.
- The strategic hire of the investment funds team from Withers, which brings valuable expertise in regulatory compliance, marks a significant milestone for DLA Piper's Asia Funds practice, supporting the firm's broader growth objectives in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
