Real Estate: Bengoshi | Asia-Pacific

Eiichi Kanda wins endorsements from market sources and clients alike for his experience in real estate investments, financings and development projects.

Kohtaro Tamura is an eminent practitioner who is highly regarded by market sources for his extensive experience handling the full spectrum of real estate finance transactions.

Shunpei Tanaka draws on deep experience in the field to advise on finance transactions, development projects and acquisitions of property portfolios.

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.

Hiroshi Niinomi enjoys numerous endorsements from market sources and remains a popular choice among banks, J-REITs and investment firms looking to acquire and invest in projects and assets in Japan.

Masahiro Shiga regularly advises clients on real estate-related matters including acquisitions and financing as well as renewable energy projects. His clients include large financial institutions and international investment management companies, as well as Japanese corporates and developers.

Norio Maeda is sought after for his expertise in major real estate transactions. He represents an impressive roster of international investors and leading financial institutions with their acquisitions and investments in Japanese real estate.

Junichi Kurokoshi is well reputed in the market for his significant activity in the real estate transactional space. He acts for Japanese and foreign banks, investors and corporations, advising them on their real estate finance projects, acquisitions and investments in residential, hotel and office portfolios and real estate companies.

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.

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.

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.

Toshihiko Tsuchiya maintains a broad practice within the real estate space, acting on acquisitions and joint ventures, development projects and leasing transactions.

Mami Ikebukuro advises clients on real estate acquisitions and investment mandates. She is particularly adept at advising on hotel operations.

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.

Seishi Ikeda offers over two decades of experience in cross-border real estate acquisitions and disposals, in addition to advising on real estate investments involving a range of structures.

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.

Yoshiaki Ikeda maintains a strong reputation among peers for his transactional real estate practice. He acts for banks and private equity firms on the financing and acquisition of office, logistics and residential properties.

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.

Haruo Narimoto handles a wide range of mandates, covering real estate developments and disposals, in addition to structured finance matters.

Hiroki Awahara advises banks and investment companies on Japanese real estate investments and transactions.

Katsumi Shirai heads Jones Day's real estate team and continues to advise clients on acquisitions, investments and real estate finance mandates.

We have been impressed by Mr Sakamoto's decision-making, his legal knowledge and insight, his effective and innovative client support and his experience and leadership.

Mitsuharu Kataoka heads DLA Piper's Tokyo real estate practice and advises on real estate acquisitions, real estate finance and construction mandates.

Naoki Ishikawa maintains an inbound and outbound transactional practice, advising domestic and foreign investors on real estate acquisitions and developments.

Naoki Ueyama is a co-head of Withers' real estate team in Tokyo and is adept at advising on real estate and project financing, as well as on portfolio acquisitions and lease agreements.

Yoshiaki Shimizu is an active counsel in Clifford Chance's real estate division, advising foreign financial institutions, funds and developers on acquisitions, investments and real estate finance work.

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.

Hiroto Inoue is an experienced real estate lawyer who advises Japanese and international clients, frequently acting for REITs.

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.