Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : 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. Its key clients include Daiwa Capital Markets, Nomura Securities and Kenedix Office Investment Corporation.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune acted as underwriters’ Japanese counsel in the global JPY31 billion offering of units of GLP J-REIT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a wealth of specialised knowledge and experience and a very high level of understanding; you can contact them at any time and they respond quickly."
"Their advice is always precise and appropriate even in complex situations."
"They have a wealth of specialised knowledge and experience and a very high level of understanding; you can contact them at any time and they respond quickly."
"Their advice is always precise and appropriate even in complex situations."
Notable Practitioners
Minoru Kobayashi maintains a wide-ranging real estate practice, with particular expertise in handling J-REIT matters and financing transactions.
"He provides quick and strong review and advice."
"He is perfect and dependable for everything."
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.
"He has broad experiences in our industry and always gives us clear comments."