Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
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Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
In the Tokyo market, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has one of the leading real estate practices, with experienced bilingual lawyers capable of advising on a broad range of real estate activities in Japan, including the sale and purchase of real property, commercial leasing, and large-scale real estate development. We have particular strength in complex real estate finance, often advising the top lenders and investors that compete in this market on both debt and equity transactions. Our real estate practice team is complemented by the lawyers in our tax practice with whom we collaborate on the development of tax efficient real estate investment structures. With respect to equity markets, we have been engaged in numerous transactions relating to the J-REIT market since its introduction in 2001. In addition to our transactional practice, we provide real estate related regulatory advice, particularly with respect to the application of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to real estate investment activities in Japan.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a market-leading team handling a diverse range of transactions, including property acquisitions, financings and the development of funds focused on real estate. The firm is well known for providing advice to J-REITs, major banks, real estate developers and logistics companies. It has additional expertise in handling property portfolios and representing real estate companies in capital market transactions, including IPOs and follow-on public offerings.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised NTT Global Data Centres on the establishment of a new company with TEPCO Power Grid to jointly develop and operate data centres in the Greater Tokyo Area.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Information is shared and coordinated well from partners to associates and responses are quick and detailed."
"They are able to support complex and sophisticated matters as they have internal resources in terms of lawyers with wide-ranging expertise within the firm."
"Anderson Mori & Tomotsune respond well based on their abundant experience and knowledge, with accurate and quick answers."
"Information is shared and coordinated well from partners to associates and responses are quick and detailed."
"They are able to support complex and sophisticated matters as they have internal resources in terms of lawyers with wide-ranging expertise within the firm."
"Anderson Mori & Tomotsune respond well based on their abundant experience and knowledge, with accurate and quick answers."
Notable Practitioners
Minoru Kobayashi maintains a wide-ranging real estate practice, with particular expertise in handling J-REIT matters and financing transactions.
"Minoru Kobayashi's breadth of knowledge is very wide and his answers are clear."
"He not only provides solid services in the area of real estate, but also is very competent in introducing specialised lawyers to meet client needs in other fields."
Tetsuya Itoh is a widely recognised lawyer who focuses his practice on commercial real estate and real estate finance transactions, including those involving structured elements.
Kazunari Onishi is recognised for his advice to Japanese and international clients on real estate transactions and financing for data centres, logistics facilities and hotels.
Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Japan