Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
Email address
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+81 3 5511 3200About
Provided by Ushijima & Partners
Experience and Expertise
We can provide multi-faceted and flexible advice based on our abundant experience and deep expertise in the area of real estate transactions and real estate finance/securitization accumulated over many years by dealing with many and a wide variety of matters regarding real estate. Especially, we have deep expertise and a thorough knowledge in the area of real estate securitization because we have been involved in such area as one of the major firms from the early days.
Also, we have a great deal of experience in litigation related to real estate such as litigation regarding leases, land pollution and construction.
Head of our group
Our group is led by Kohtaro Tamura who is a leading expert in the area of real estate transactions and real estate securitization and has served as chairman in many committees of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, etc.
Clients
Our clients are real estate companies, developers, asset management companies, banks, trust banks, insurance companies, J-REITs, investment companies, international retailers and inbound business operators, etc.
Our key clients are major developers and asset management companies.
Panel Appointments
Kohtaro Tamura was appointed chairman of the Study Group on Real Estate Specified Joint Business based on ESG investment by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in September 2019.
Chambers Review
Ushijima & Partners is a respected domestic outfit that handles a wide range of real estate transactions and securitisation matters. The firm acts for a diverse array of banks, multinational corporations, asset management companies and real estate investment companies. The team is well known for its expertise in handling real estate-related litigation involving leasing issues, land pollution and construction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ushijima & Partners have lawyers who are strong in the environmental field, such as soil contamination and industrial waste."
"They are well versed in each field of real estate funding and are quick to respond to any questions."
"We received accurate service backed by a wealth of knowledge and experience."
"Ushijima & Partners have lawyers who are strong in the environmental field, such as soil contamination and industrial waste."
"They are well versed in each field of real estate funding and are quick to respond to any questions."
"We received accurate service backed by a wealth of knowledge and experience."
Notable Practitioners
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.
Hiroki Awahara advises banks and investment companies on Japanese real estate investments and transactions.
"I think the speed of his work and cost performance are at the highest level."
"He always responds politely and promptly."