Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
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Provided by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and a recognized leader in the industry. More than 700 real estate attorneys from around the world serve clients from key markets in the United States, Europe & The Middle East Asia and Latin America. Property developers, lenders, investment managers, private equity funds, REITs, operators, joint ventures, sovereign wealth funds, international developers, and private owners look to us for diversified and broad legal services. We apply our skills to the full cycle of a real estate deal, providing a holistic approach for our clients. We handle property acquisition and investment, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. We advise on a broad spectrum of commercial, recreational, and residential real estate, including structured equity, structured debt, and hybrid structures. We have a skilled hospitality legal team, including attorneys who have pioneered major developments within the industry.
Chambers Review
Greenberg Traurig has a well-regarded team that advises international private equity funds, asset managers and real estate developers on inbound transactions. It is also noted for its expertise in assisting Japanese investors in their international investments. The firm offers expertise relating to office buildings, data centres, hotels and retail facilities, amongst other areas.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig advised Singapore-based Digital Core REIT on a strategic joint venture with Mitsubishi involving a major data centre facility located in Osaka.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are able to provide appropriate legal counsel relative to the risks involved in each transaction, backed by their knowledge of case law and common practices."
"We receive practical advice based on a wealth of experience."
"Greenberg Traurigare excellent across both domestic and international matters."
"They are able to provide appropriate legal counsel relative to the risks involved in each transaction, backed by their knowledge of case law and common practices."
"We receive practical advice based on a wealth of experience."
"Greenberg Traurigare excellent across both domestic and international matters."
Notable Practitioners
Mizuho Yamada attracts considerable endorsement for his advice to Japanese and international asset managers, private funds and companies across a range of sectors on real estate transactions.
"Yamada is very good, very commercial and dives into topics that foreign investors pay particular attention to."
"He's great at working with international clients."
Mori Inada represents investors in their acquisitions of Japan-based senior living premises, office and logistics portfolios. He is also well equipped to handle the launch of real estate funds, the structuring and creation of joint ventures and hotel development mandates.
"Mori is very knowledgeable and provides great service."
"Mr Inada is the most capable structured finance and real estate legal counsel our team has worked with in Japan. His knowledge of case law has been of tremendous value for our team."
Ayako Kawano offers international and domestic investors and real estate companies seasoned advice on joint ventures and the sale and purchase of real estate assets, informed by almost three decades' experience.
"She's very experienced and has been practicing for many years. She's really good in unusual situations and has unusual skills."
Yuko Ino is particularly adept at handling real estate investments and financing mandates. She assists Japanese companies with their outbound investments into US-based assets, in addition to advising US clients on their inbound acquisitions of Japan-based real estate.
Ranked Lawyers at
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Japan