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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 and 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.

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Real Estate - Japan

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 EdgeConnex on a USD1.2 billion greenfield data centre development project in the greater Osaka-Kyoto area.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mizuho Yamada
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Mizuho Yamada
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Band 2
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.

He is able to work through complex commercial considerations and implications.

Mori Inada
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Mori Inada
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Band 2
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.

His expertise and experience enables the provision of practical advice and speedy responses, even in tight timelines.

He is very experienced and commercially-minded. He is also efficient and effective.

Joel H Rothstein
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Joel H Rothstein
3
Band 3

Joel Rothstein is notable real estate practitioner and a popular choice for international project developers. He is adept at handling large and complex development projects and M&A transactions.

His ability to distil complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance, particularly for non-specialist stakeholders, is a key strength.

Ayako Kawano
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Ayako Kawano
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Band 4
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 provides thorough legal advice.

Yuko Ino
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Yuko Ino
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Band 4

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.

Ino sensei is very responsive and knowledgeable about market practices. She provides very helpful insights.

She's really hardworking and easy to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Japan

Real Estate: Bengoshi

Mizuho Yamada
2
Mizuho Yamada
2
Band 2
Mori Inada
2
Mori Inada
2
Band 2
Ayako Kawano
4
Ayako Kawano
4
Band 4
Yuko Ino
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Yuko Ino
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Band 4
Real Estate: Registered Foreign Lawyers

Joel H Rothstein
3
Joel H Rothstein
3
Band 3

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