Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 1
Contact number
+81 3 5220 1800About
Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
We have extensively developed our capabilities in real estate investment and financing practice, from traditional acquisition and leasing transactions to complex fund structures involving special purpose vehicles or trusts, and investment structures for overseas properties.
Our work in this practice primarily includes the following:
1. Private real estate fund – fund formation and property acquisition
2. Real estate development, acquisition, leasing, and divestment
3. Real estate financing
4. J-REIT practice
5. Fund formation and investments for U.S., Australian and ASEAN properties
6. Acquisition and development of overseas properties
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Chambers Review
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is engaged by a range of renowned financial institutions and asset management companies in sophisticated property acquisitions and disposal of trust beneficial interests. The team's areas of expertise also include real estate debt financings, public offerings and other J-REIT issues. It offers advice on TMK and GK-TK structures for setting up funds. The firm handles both domestic and outbound real estate acquisitions on behalf of multinational corporations, foreign entities and Japan-based investors.
Work Highlights
- Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advised KKR on its acquisition of a portfolio of 14 hotels and shares in operator Unizo Hotel Company from Unizo Holdings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The quality and responses are at a very high level. They detect hidden risks in advance and offer reassuring support."
"MHM were very good and very prompt in responding. We had a very good experience with them."
"They were able to understand our company's circumstances and we were very satisfied with the cost performance."
"The quality and responses are at a very high level. They detect hidden risks in advance and offer reassuring support."
"MHM were very good and very prompt in responding. We had a very good experience with them."
"They were able to understand our company's circumstances and we were very satisfied with the cost performance."
Notable Practitioners
Eriko Ozawa is frequently sought out by Japanese and foreign private real estate funds, sovereign wealth funds and financial services companies to advise on acquisitions, REIT transactions and real estate finance mandates involving complex structures.
"She's very impressive, organised and a true team leader. She helps us understand the Japanese laws and methods of doing business that impact our matters."
"She is very diligent and very responsive, with deep industry knowledge and strong commercial sense. She's one of the best lawyers I have worked with in Japan."
Satoru Hasumoto receives endorsements from his clients for his knowledge in the fields of real estate and M&A, as well as project and infrastructure finance work.
"He was quick, polite and sincere, and he was positive and flexible in his consultation."
"He is a very skilled legal practitioner, enhanced by his bilingual abilities and international calibre."
Naoki Ishikawa maintains an inbound and outbound transactional practice, advising domestic and foreign investors on real estate acquisitions and developments.
Ranked Lawyers at
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Japan
Members
Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Head of Department
Fuyuki Uchitsu
Masahito Saeki
Takahiro Sato
Industries
Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Construction
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Fund
Structured Finance