Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 4
Contact number
+81 3 4550 2800Chambers Review
DLA Piper provides Japanese and international clients with advice on lease agreements, acquisitions and regulatory matters, frequently acting for clients in the hospitality and retail sectors.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Lego on its office lease agreement with a Japanese institutional landlord for its office in Tokyo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper provided smooth English translation and negotiation to reach the desired conclusion."
"They are very capable in providing advice relating to Japanese commercial property transactions in a simple and commercial manner to a multinational client."
"In response to a difficult question, we received several suggestions that led us to a solution."
"DLA Piper provided smooth English translation and negotiation to reach the desired conclusion."
"They are very capable in providing advice relating to Japanese commercial property transactions in a simple and commercial manner to a multinational client."
"In response to a difficult question, we received several suggestions that led us to a solution."
Notable Practitioners
Mitsuharu Kataoka heads DLA Piper's Tokyo real estate practice and advises on real estate acquisitions, real estate finance and construction mandates.
"He understands our business well and is very helpful because he can give us appropriate advice each time."
"Mitsuharu Kataoka is always responsive and reliable."