DLA Piper

DLA Piper is one of the largest global law firms with lawyers located in more than 40 countries/90 offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific including Japan positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world.

We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality and value to our clients.

We achieve this through practical and innovative legal solutions that help our clients succeed. We deliver consistent services across our platform of practices and sectors in all matters we undertake.

Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, Fortune 500 and the Tokyo Stock Exchange listed enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies. They include more than half of the Fortune 250 and nearly half of the FTSE 350 or their subsidiaries. We also advise governments and public sector bodies.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

当事務所は、世界有数の法律事務所として、国際的な規模や先進性を誇る多くの組織に対するリーガル・サポートを、世界中のあらゆる主要地域において提供しております。クライアントの皆様は、当事務所の複雑な事案への対応力とリスク対策の手腕を信頼しているからこそ、最も重要な取引、紛争およびプロジェクトを当事務所に託してくださるのです。

当事務所では、アジア、オーストラリア、ヨーロッパ、アフリカ、中東およびアメリカの各地に設置されているオフィスの弁護士3,000人の総力を結集し、クライアントの皆様が必要とされるあらゆる専門性を世界中のどこへでも提供することにより、世界を舞台とした皆様のご活躍をサポートいたします。

東京オフィスは2000年の開設以来、日本有数の法律事務所として日々邁進を続けており、東京屈指の規模と経験を誇る外国法事務弁護士のチームを擁する事務所として、常に高い評価をいただいております。また、複数の法域にまたがる案件を数多く取り扱っていることから、世界各地のオフィスと連携し、緊密な協力関係を築いています。"

Marsh

マーシュはマーシュ・マクレナン（NYSE: MMC）の一員であり、世界有数の保険仲介およびリスクアドバイザーです。マーシュ・マクレナンは、リスク、戦略、人的資本の領域におけるグローバルリーダーであり、マーシュ、ガイ・カーペンター、マーサー、オリバー・ワイマンの4つのビジネスを通じて、世界130ヵ国にわたるクライアント企業にサービスを提供しています。マーシュ・マクレナンは、年間総収入240億米ドル超、総勢約90,000名以上のスタッフを擁し、未来への確かな視点を通じて、ビジネスを成功へと導くサポートをしています。

Pitcher Partners

Pitcher Partners is a member of Baker Tilly International, a global network of independent accounting and business advisory firms.  As a national association of six independent accounting, audit and business advisory practices, Pitcher Partners has firms in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle & Hunter and Perth. 

Established in 1991, we are one of the largest accounting, audit, tax and business advisory firms in Australia.

With 148 partners and more than 1,500 staff, our association delivers the most personalised and responsive accounting and advisory services in Australia.

We work with middle market businesses, from family-run companies to renowned industry leaders and iconic brands, providing them with accounting and advisory services that support their growth. In supporting our clients complete their transactions we provide a comprehensive range of M&A services, due diligence, tax structuring as well as ongoing services post-merger. 

With such a strong economic relationship and shared values between Japan and Australia, our practice has naturally evolved to providing many Japanese firms with investment support into Australia.  This has led to the establishment of our Japan Desk in Australia, including experienced bilingual Japanese professionals, dedicated to providing advice on inbound investment.

Our goal is to deliver sharp, strategic solutions in deal advisory and taxation structuring and advice for cross-border transactions between Japan and Australia, backed by a full-service accounting and assurance firm.

Sodali & CO

Sodali & Co advises corporate clients worldwide as they navigate the complex dynamic of shareholder and stakeholder interests. The firm supports business leaders in anticipating issues, making better, more informed decisions, and communicating more effectively to drive alignment and accelerate performance.

From headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney to offices in major capital markets, Sodali & Co serves over 2,000 corporate clients in 70 countries, across three practice areas of Shareholder Services, Governance & Sustainability, and Strategic Communications. In addition to listed and private companies, its clients include financial institutions, mutual funds, ETFs, stock exchanges, and membership associations.

Japan In-house Counsel Network (JICN)

The Japan In-house Counsel Network (JICN) was first launched in 2005 and is an unincorporated professional association for in-house counsels working in, or having other affiliations with, Japan. 

The goal of JICN is to expand expertise, broaden the knowledge, and strengthen the skills of legal professionals in Japan. JICN offers:

1. Educational seminars aimed at updating and broadening the legal competency of its members regarding both domestic and cross-border issues;
2. Skills training that provides troubleshooting, brainstorming and team building activities that can be applied in any business organization;
3. Career events that enable members to benefit from insights and experience of other legal professionals and external experts, and to otherwise enhance their career development; and
4. Social events that not only provide a fun way to network but also build a sense of community among JICN members.

Japan Private Equity Association (JPEA)

日本プライベート・エクイティ協会は、プライベート・エクイティ事業の更なる拡大と業界の永続的な発展を通じ、日本の経済と社会の発展に貢献することを目的として諸活動を行っています。現在、正会員74名、賛助会員147名が所属しております。（2025年5月14時点）

JVCA

The Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) is an organization centered on venture capital (hereinafter referred to as VC) that supports the start-up, growth, and development of promising unlisted companies. Since its launch in November 2002, the association has been working toward the goal of further strengthening mutual cooperation within the VC industry and its role in nurturing venture companies. The number of regular members of the association, which includes VC and corporate venture capital firms, is 295 companies, and the number of supporting members, which includes companies that support the industry, is 393 companies.

The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)

The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) is the leading global, member-driven organization dedicated to advancing the interests of private equity limited partners through industry-leading education programs, independent research, best practices, networking opportunities and global collaborations. Initially founded as an informal networking group, the ILPA is a voluntary association funded by its members. ILPA membership has grown to include almost 400 organizations from around the world representing almost 50% of global institutional assets under management in private equity.

The Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA)

The Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA) was formed in 1992 under the patronage of the Economic Development Board to promote the development of the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) industry. From a humble start of two, our membership now exceeds one hundred and continues to grow in tandem with the industry's development.

To foster greater understanding of the importance of venture capital and private equity to the Singapore economy in support of entrepreneurship and innovation and to look after the interests of our members, promote professional development, raise professional standards as well as facilitate collaboration among members.

As a not-for-profit organisation, the association strives to:

• Promote the professional development of the industry through awards, training, workshops and conference.
• Facilitate interaction and collaboration among its members through regular networking events.
• Act as a platform for dialogue on regulatory and policy issues pertaining to VC and PE through data research, feedback and consultation with members and regulatory authorities.
• Build linkages to centres of VC and PE activities in the region through active participation at regional and global VC & PE Initiatives.

Venture Enterprise Centre (VEC)

（一財）ベンチャーエンタープライズセンター（Venture Enterprise Center、略称VEC）は、ベンチャー企業の発展を支援するために1975年に通商産業大臣（現経済産業大臣）の許可を受けて設立された。 2012年に一般財団法人へ移行。ベンチャーキャピタル等投資動向調査等の「調査・情報提供」、特定の課題に関する調査研究を通じた「政策提言」、起業家と支援者の交流を促進するための「起業環境整備」等の事業を行い、ベンチャー企業の創出と発展を支援している。