Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin continues to offer a strong tax service in Japan. With over 30 years of experience handling international tax planning and corporate tax advisory matters, including tax planning involving investment funds, M&A, real estate investments, data centres, and renewable energy projects, Eric Roose leads the group. A key name to note for high-net-worth individuals seeking assistance with Japanese tax planning, Kohei Kobayashi advises on a broad range of transactions, including real estate investments, restructurings, and M&A.

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Key clients

  • PAG Real Assets SCREP VIII Fund
  • Pacific Alliance Group REN I fund
  • PAG Real Estate Property Fund III
  • FLOW Digital Infrastructure

Work highlights

  • Advised the PAG sponsored SCREP VIII on an opportunistic real estate investment vehicle.
  • Advised PAG REN I fund as the lead tax counsel for the overall fund structure.
  • Acted as lead tax counsel for Pacific Alliance Group's $2.8bn APAC real estate fund.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eric Roose

Other key lawyers

Kohei Kobayashi, Erin Gutierrez, Tomoyuki Nakamichi