Department profile
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan

Share profile

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Rankings

About

Provided by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

The Real Estate Practice is one area in which Nagashima has been given extremely high commendation from its clients, both in Japan and abroad. We have extensive experience with various real estate related transactions, including development projects, sales and purchases, securitizations, real estate investment funds and J-REITs.

For more details, please visit our website:

https://www.nagashima.com/en/practices/real_estate_and_reits/

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate - Japan

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is noted for offering advice to domestic and multinational investors on complex real estate transactions, including demergers, joint ventures and acquisitions. J-REITs feature heavily in the team's workload along with fund formation work. It is especially notable for its expertise in hotel acquisition and financing matters and also active on IPOs for real estate companies. The team is able to advise clients on acquisitions of offshore real estate assets.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu acted for Kenedix and Kenedix Investment Partners in their acquisition of Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba through a special purpose company.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Their strengths are extensive experience in the hotel industry and hotel business-related contracts, and the ability to handle projects in English.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu are very good at interpreting and translating our commercial intent. They have strong service levels and are responsive to our requests.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Mami Ikebukuro
    Mami Ikebukuro

    Mami Ikebukuro

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

    • He has a thorough understanding of our company's corporate culture and organisational structure and provides us with accurate legal comments that are tailored to our needs.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

    • She has such comprehensive experience negotiating hotel agreements, she relentlessly pursues the client's position and is very responsive and hardworking.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile
  • Hiroto Inoue
    Hiroto Inoue

    Hiroto Inoue

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

    • He has ample specialised knowledge and is highly skilled, providing advice that is easy to understand. We rely on him greatly in carrying out our company's business.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Hiroto is excellent.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile
  • Kenji Utsumi
    Kenji Utsumi

    Kenji Utsumi

    Kenji Utsumi is a seasoned lawyers with a strong market recognition. He ably handles large development projects and real estate acquisitions for project sponsors and REIT funds who highly praise his expertise in the industry.

    • He has the ability and experience to handle unique and difficult projects working with numerous stakeholders.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He provides accurate answers to complex questions and appropriate responses on the risks involved.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (3)

Japan

Members

Provided by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership