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Christopher Wells has worked as a lawyer in Japan since 1983, concentrating in financing and banking transactions, including cross-border securities offers, credit financings and syndications, equipment financings and securitization transactions.

Mr. Wells' practice currently focuses on the establishment, operation, registration and licensing of investment funds and fund-related investment intermediaries in Japan (including banks, securities companies, asset managers, investment trust management companies and moneylenders).

Mr. Wells also assists multinational financial groups generally with issues related to regulatory compliance and license qualification matters in Japan. Mr. Wells' corporate experience includes representations in connection with the formation and subsequent operation of numerous multijurisdictional joint ventures and other investments in Japan.

Mr. Wells is currently chair of The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), Japan. He was also the chair or co-chair of the Financial Services Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan from 1998 to 2007. In that capacity he coordinated the activities of various subcommittees covering the securities, banking and finance, investment management, insurance, private equity, real estate finance, pension and securitization and ratings industries in Japan.

Mr. Wells is also a top-tier ranked lawyer, with Chambers Asia 2010 naming him as a Band 1 leading individual for Investment Funds: Foreign and Banking & Finance: Regulatory. He is named one of the "most influential people in Asian hedge funds" by AsianInvestor magazine (2010).

	Christopher P. Wells
Download vCard Expertise Asset Finance Capital Markets Corporate Funds Real Estate Commercial Litigation Banking Awards White & Case Scores 76 Band 1 Rankings from Chambers Global 2011 Sharon Hartline, Chris Wells Named Among the 25 Most Influential People in Asian Hedge Funds More...	Partner Tokyo T: + 81 3 6384 3100 F: + 81 3 3211 5252 E: *Practice Experience* Christopher Wells has worked as a lawyer in Japan since 1983, concentrating in financing and banking transactions, including cross-border securities offers, credit financings and syndications, equipment financings and securitization transactions. Mr. Wells' practice currently focuses on the establishment, operation, registration and licensing of investment funds and fund-related investment intermediaries in Japan (including banks, securities companies, asset managers, investment trust management companies and moneylenders). Mr. Wells also assists multinational financial groups generally with issues related to regulatory compliance and license qualification matters in Japan. Mr. Wells' corporate experience includes representations in connection with the formation and subsequent operation of numerous multijurisdictional joint ventures and other investments in Japan. Mr. Wells is currently chair of The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), Japan. He was also the chair or co-chair of the Financial Services Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan from 1998 to 2007. In that capacity he coordinated the activities of various subcommittees covering the securities, banking and finance, investment management, insurance, private equity, real estate finance, pension and securitization and ratings industries in Japan. Mr. Wells is also a top-tier ranked lawyer, with Chambers Asia 2010 naming him as a Band 1 leading individual for Investment Funds: Foreign and Banking & Finance: Regulatory. He is named one of the "most influential people in Asian hedge funds" by AsianInvestor magazine (2010). *Bars and Courts* Tokyo Bar Association, Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi, 1987 Federation of Japanese Bar Associations (Nichibenren), Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi, 1987 US District Court for the Central District of California US District Court for the Northern District of California California State Bar, 1979 *Education* JD, University of California, Los Angeles, (Editor-in-Chief, UCLA-Alaska Law Review, 1977-1978), 1979 MBA, University of California, Los Angeles, 1979 BA, University of Rochester, 1975 *Publications* EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervising Editor, Japan Financial Translations, Inc. ARTICLES: "Anatomy of a Japanese Financial Inspection" BNA Securities Regulation and Law, Vol. 43, May 2011 "An Overview of Japanese Financial Inspections" BNA Securities Regulation and Law, Vol. 43, March 2011 "Private Equity and Hedge Fund Licenses: Understanding the Investment side" BNA Securities Regulation and Law, Vol. 42, December 2010 "What Is the Best License for a Private Equity or Hedge Fund Manager in Japan?" BNA Securities Regulation and Law, Vol. 37, September 20, 2010 "Japanese SESC's Sanction Recommendation Against Financial Intermediary Reflects Heightened Oversight Of Distribution Activities," BNA World Securities Law Report, Vol. 16, No. 9, September 2010 "Hints for Offshore Compliance Professionals From Japan's SESC 2010 Inspection Program Summary," BNA Securities Regulation & Law, Vol. 42, No. 30, July 26, 2010 "Tax Exemption for Foreign Holders of Japanese Corporate Bonds," Taxanalysts, April 26, 2010 "Did US learn anything from Japan's crisis?," The Daily Yomiuri, March 2, 2009 "Japanese Business Law Chapter 14: Financial Services and Regulation" edited by Gerald Paul McAlinn, published by Kluwer Law International, February 2008 C. MULTIMEDIA: Interview with J. Kigoshi of JP Morgan Regarding Japanese Debt Market Interview With Tetsuo Morishita Regarding Conflicts of Interest Rules in Japan Interview with Kiyotaka Sasaki of Japan SESC Jaime Allen ACGA Interview Interview with Sadayuki Horie of NRI Regarding Japanese Bank Investments in Hedge Funds After Basel II Interview Regarding Japanese Bank Fund Investments Post Basel II *Languages* English Japanese *Citizenship* United States	News & Media Shareholders Irked by Run of Japanese Offerings Upcoming US Regulation: Authentic Agony or a Flesh Wound? More... Publications Update on the Article 63 Exemption Short Position Reporting in Hong Kong More... Events Japan Regulatory Update Recent Developments in Japanese Regulations of Interest to Singapore Based Managers More...