Koichiro Ohashi, is a licensed Japanese attorney (Bengoshi) since 1996, and a partner of White & Case.

He provides regulatory advice to clients regarding Japanese capital market regulations including the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law, the Investment Trust Management Law, the Banking Law, and the Insurance Business Law.  He also frequently provides advice on the structure of both domestic and offshore funds to be distributed to Japanese investors.  Mr. Ohashi represents several fund mangers in the registration of funds for distribution in Japan.  He also leads various types of financial transactions such as securitization deals, derivative transactions, PIPE transactions, mezzanine finance transactions, and equity finance transactions.  Mr. Ohashi is frequently involved in mergers and acquisitions for financial institutions in Japan and provides advice on tender offer regulations.