Herbert Smith Freehills

We are one of the world’s leading law firms. We advise many of the biggest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. Our clients trust us with their most important transactions, disputes and projects because of our ability to cut through complexity and mitigate risk.

We can help you thrive in the global economy. With 3,000 lawyers in offices spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the US, we can deliver whatever expertise you need, wherever you need it.

Our Tokyo office opened in 2000 and is one of the leading law firms in Japan. We are consistently recognised as having one of the largest and most experienced teams of registered foreign lawyers in Tokyo. Our practice centres on multijurisdictional

matters and we work in close collaboration with our network of international offices.

Marsh

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. With over 45,000 colleagues operating in 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue nearly $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. 

For more information, visit marsh.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.

Morrison Foerster

With over 1,000 lawyers across 18 offices, Morrison Foerster is a global law firm that has been active in Asia for 40 years, with 50+ dedicated PE/M&A lawyers in Asia.

We are highly ranked by Chambers 2023 and Legal 500 2023 for Private Equity and we have handled over 160 PE/M&A deals in Asia with an aggregate asset value of over US$310 billion in the past five years. Additionally, we have over 20 years of unrivaled experience in ESG, helping clients with sustainable investment strategies to reflect their impact goals and increase profitability.

Morrow Sodali

Morrow Sodali is the leading and most experienced shareholder engagement firm globally, having been mandated in over 600 transactions valued at more than $700 billion since 2006. They have the deepest experience in mergers, acquisitions and demergers, and activism defence and are the only firm to provide an in-house corporate governance team consisting of ex-proxy advisors and ESG specialists. With the support of corporate M&A advisors and companies alike, Morrow Sodali have been mandated on most M&A events in Australia over the past 25 years and are trusted because they carry unrivalled expertise in engaging and achieving results from both the institutional and retail constituencies of a share register. Recently they’ve advised on the Coca Cola Amatil merger with Coca Cola European Partners, the WPP AUNZ merger with WPP plc and the Asaleo merger with Essity plc among many other campaigns.

From headquarters in New York and London, and offices in major capital markets, including Sydney, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong, Morrow Sodali serves more than 700 corporate clients in 40 countries, including many of the world’s largest multinational corporations.

ACG

Join ACG: A local community with global reach

Founded in 1954, ACG is a global organization with 56 chapters and over 14,500 members. Doing business is at the heart of the ACG membership experience. Chapters in North and South America, Europe and Asia bring dealmakers together to help them achieve their business and professional goals. 75% of ACG members report that they have done business with fellow members. This return on investment has made ACG the most trusted and respected resource for middle-market dealmakers and business leaders who invest in growth and build companies. Face-to-face events, online tools, structured networking opportunities, exclusive member benefits and leading-edge market intelligence provide ACG members with powerful business-building resources.

Introduction of ACG China

ACG China is the first Chapter of ACG to be established in Asia as of June 2010. We are the organization for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, private equity and mergers and acquisitions. We are affiliated with the Associate for Corporate Growth, a global organization of investment professionals.

ChinaGoAbroad (CGA)

ChinaGoAbroad (CGA) is a matchmaking and advisory service focused on cross-border investments involving China. We specialize in matchmaking investment projects and trading transactions, offering legal, strategic, crisis management and relevant services. Key areas include energy and infrastructure, medical and health, environment and security.

CGA is a TransAsia Lawyers’ initiative, co-founded by the China Overseas Development Association.

CGA boasts of a global network with over 1 mil members (consisting of companies, governments, non-profits, medias), as well as experts and consultants from different countries and industries.

For more information, please visit www.ChinaGoAbroad.com.

“中国走出去”（ChinaGoAbroad）是第一家中英双语、为跨境商务提供专业服务的会员制平台（简称CGA）；由权亚律师事务所创办、中国产业海外发展协会共同发起。

CGA构建国际联盟体系，包括企业、政府、服务提供商、金融、学术、媒体机构、非营利组织等，携手全球会员和专家智囊团为跨境项目和贸易提供全方位服务。

 如需了解更多，请访问：www.ChinaGoAbroad.com。

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.

Japan Private Equity Association

The Japan Private Equity Association(JPEA) actively seeks to contribute to the development of Japanese economic society by enhancing the quality of the private equity business in Japan and ensuring the healthy development of the industry. Most recently, there were 59 members and 94 supporting members.

(As of 16^th May 2023)

JVCA

Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) was established in 2002 as Japan’s first and only organization with the specific aim assisting venture capital firms and venture business supports.

JVCA’s mission is to promote the interests and development of its members while contributing to innovation in Japan and the global society.

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

VEC

In order to support the development of startup companies in Japan, Venture Enterprise Center (abbreviated as VEC) was established as an organization approved by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (former Minister of International Trade and Industry) in 1975.

Since establishment, VEC had been engaged in debt guarantee operation (this service ended in FY 2001).

Currently, instead of this, we are conducting various startup business supporting activities such as "Provision of Research Information" in which we investigate the investment trends of venture capital, "Policy Proposal" through research and study on specific issues, and "Development of Entrepreneurial Environment" to promote the communication between the new entrepreneurs and supporters.