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Provide legal support from the Tokyo office across a wide range of investment management and fund-related matters, including:
- Establishment and ongoing maintenance of Cayman unit trust structures for traditional investment strategies.
- Establishment and ongoing support of Cayman unit trust and limited partnership structures for private market investments.
- Formation and administration of Japanese limited partnership structures for private equity, private credit, direct lending, and other alternative investment strategies.
- Legal support for real estate investment vehicles and related structures.
- Establishment and ongoing management of publicly offered and privately placed investment trusts.
- Negotiation of discretionary investment management agreements and related documentation.
- Regulatory filings and notifications with the Financial Services Agency (FSA).
- Legal advice relating to model portfolio and investment advisory services.
- Legal support for cross-border business activities, including sub-advisory arrangements, distribution agreements, and investment fund structures in various jurisdictions.
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Advise on a broad range of corporate legal matters beyond investment management and product-related work, including:
- Corporate governance matters involving shareholder meetings, board meetings, and related corporate actions.
- Compliance with applicable financial services regulations, including the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA).
- Employment and labor law matters.
- General commercial and corporate legal issues.
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Monitor and assess regulatory and legislative developments relevant to the asset management industry and provide practical guidance on their impact.
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Report directly to the Head of Legal or designated senior legal officer regarding all matters within the scope of responsibility.
