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Ushijima & Partners

Real Estate: Bengoshi

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan


Ushijima & Partners

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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.


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Real Estate: Bengoshi - Japan


What the Team is Known For
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

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  • They always provide timely and accurate legal advice. I am very satisfied with the service and the team performance.

    Real Estate: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleKohtaro Tamura
    Senior StatespeopleKohtaro Tamura

    Kohtaro Tamura

    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.
  • Band 4Hiroki Awahara
    Band 4Hiroki Awahara

    Hiroki Awahara

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

    • He is an essential part of our business as he always provides accurate advice.

      Real Estate: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Hiroki is flexible and easy to talk with.

      Real Estate: Bengoshi respondentAsia-Pacific

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