Terms such as "private equity" and "venture capital" are increasingly being heard in Japan. Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has been active in this area since providing advice on formation of the first venture capital fund in Japan in 1982. Although venture capital funds have been the most common private equity funds in Japan, other types of funds have recently been expanding, such as buyout funds, distressed company funds and funds focusing on publicly traded stocks, intellectual properties, real estate, etc.
The firm's fund practice covers all aspects of the industry, from formation and solicitation of equity contributions, drafting partnership agreements, reviewing solicitation documents, forming investment vehicles, negotiating with lenders, consulting with supervisory authorities and advising on acquisitions and divestitures. Mori Hamada & Matsumoto draws on its strength in a wide range of practice areas, including expertise in mergers and acquisitions and capital markets.
Recent legislation has expanded the types of entities available to be used for investment funds. The firm's attorneys have been active in advising government agencies in connection with development of this legislation and preparation of model agreements.
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