Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan
Ranked Individual
Provided by Withers
The real estate team in Tokyo has consistently been regarded as a leading real estate law practice and can advise clients, whether they are Japanese investors connection with international transactions or global clients who have investments in Japan. The team advises on all phases of real estate investment, financing, development and operation, from formation to general real estate, tax, regulatory, contractual compliance advice through to exit strategies.
We work with investment fund sponsors and investors, financial institutions, private equity and hedge fund managers to expand their investment funds portfolio to include real estate as an investment focus by creating the most appropriate structure that suits their needs.
Services include:-
• Real estate related mergers and acquisitions
• Real estate private equity
• Real estate financing, structured finance and acquisition finance
• Acquisitions, dispositions and exchanges
• Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
The Japan real estate team is supported by the firm’s global real estate team, located throughout Asia, Europe and the United States, whilst offering integrated legal advice across a range of practice areas, tailored uniquely for each transaction.
Provided by Chambers
Withers has a respected team comprising local and foreign-registered lawyers, with a strong focus on assisting an impressive clientele with complex cross-border real estate transactions. The firm is able to guide clients through the financing, development and leasing aspects of real estate mandates. The team is also able to offer expertise in fund formation and the structuring of joint ventures.
Provided by Chambers
Withers advised Far East Hospitality REIT on its acquisition of a hotel property and a hotel operating company in Japan.
Provided by Chambers
Withers offers one-stop service covering cross-border expertise of legal and tax matters, making it easy to do business with. It is very responsive, reliable, motivated and experienced.
I appreciate the team's speedy responses, bilingual support and flexibility.
Provided by Chambers
Toshihiko Tsuchiya maintains a broad practice within the real estate space, acting on acquisitions and joint ventures, development projects and leasing transactions.
He is knowledgeable and well versed in transactions in the industry.
He is very diligent and reliable.
Real Estate: Bengoshi
Provided by Withers
Steven Wheeler
Naoki Ueyama
Hiroyuki Sakazaki
Akinari Nakano
Takuto Sato
Toshihiko Tsuchiya
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