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Clifford Chance LLP

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Real Estate - Japan

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance offers comprehensive advice to domestic and global financial institutions, investment funds and corporates on various real estate issues. The firm is proficient in acquisitions and property development projects for the hospitality and logistics sectors. The team advises on the formation of joint ventures, as well as financing and refinancing matters. It is sought after by foreign multinationals and US-based investors to handle inbound real estate development matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised PIMCO Prime Real Estate on a series of acquisitions of residential portfolios under the fund platform formed by PIMCO Prime Real Estate and co-invested by Ivanhoe Cambridge.

Strengths

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  • The team has a very good understanding of Japanese law and is able to utilise it based on commercial arrangements.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They understand the needs of not only our domestic team but also our investors and our overseas team. They can respond quickly and appropriately to each of these needs.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eiichi Kanda
    Eiichi Kanda

    Eiichi Kanda

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

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  • Yoshiaki Shimizu
    Yoshiaki Shimizu

    Yoshiaki Shimizu

    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.

    • We are extremely grateful for the service we received, which took into consideration not only the legal aspects but also the commercial aspects.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Shimizu Sensei is a highly passionate, polite, professional and dedicated lawyer who is capable of providing excellent legal services in line with clients' business needs. Our internal teams love him.

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