Maples Group Advises ORIX on US$2.5 Billion Japan-Targeted Private Equity Fund

The Maples Group is pleased to have advised and supported ORIX Corporation (“ORIX”) on the launch of a US$2.5 billion Japan-targeted private equity fund (the “Fund”), in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority.

This is the first time that ORIX has launched a fund that welcomes capital from an international third-party investor for domestic private equity investment in Japan. The Fund will invest in Japanese companies with an enterprise value of at least 30 billion yen (approx. 200 million USD) per investment.

A team of lawyers based in the firm’s Hong Kong office acted as Cayman Islands counsel and was led by Funds & Investment Management Partner, Sharon Yap and Of Counsel, Aidan O’Regan. The Maples Group’s Fund Services team and Fiduciary Services team led by Eastern Fong, Regional Head of Fund Services – Asia, and Charlie Sparrow, Regional Head of Fiduciary – Asia respectively, provided fund administration services and governance solutions and were heavily involved in the launch of the Fund.

Commenting on the transaction, Sharon said, “We are honored to have had the opportunity to support ORIX in this significant transaction, which underscores our commitment to delivering multi-faceted, tailored solutions to address the evolving needs of our clients. There is a surge in global interest in private equity in Japan and the Fund reflects the growing opportunities in Japan’s corporate restructuring landscape.”

Eastern added, “This was an outstanding, cross‑departmental effort spanning multiple service lines within the Maples Group, underscoring our capacity to support clients with complex transactions.”

The Maples Group’s Funds & Investment Management practice provides support to the industry’s heavyweights, as well as new entrants to the market, advising on the structuring and establishment of British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg funds.