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Norio Maeda

Norio Maeda

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Nishimura & Asahi
 Nishimura & Asahi

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate: Bengoshi

Japan

9 years ranked

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

REIT/Real Estate Finance, Environmental Law, Banking, Capital Markets, Asset Management/Funds, Structured Finance/Securitization, Asset Finance, Cross-border Financial Transactions, Project Finance

Career

Partner, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo); Member, J-Credit Scheme Steering Committee, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of The Environment and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Professional Memberships

Admitted: Japan, 1999; New York, 2006.

Publications

"The Real Estate Law Review - Tenth Edition - (Japan Chapter)" (Law Business Research, 2021).

"The Real Estate Law Review - Eleventh Edition - (Japan Chapter)" (Law Business Research, 2022).

"The Real Estate Law Review - Twelfth Edition - (Japan Chapter)" (Law Business Research, 2023).

"The Real Estate Law Review - Thirteenth Edition - (Japan Chapter)" (Law Business Research, 2024).

Personal

Norio has a wealth of expertise in handling complex development projects involving difficult negotiations among stakeholders, as well as cross-border real estate investments involving sophisticated structures. His expertise in structured financing has also contributed to his impressive track record in real estate matters.

He has represented domestic and foreign investors, including investment funds, financial institutions, investment managers, and developers from the U.S., Europe, and Asia, in numerous investment and development projects involving sophisticated structures. He also has represented lenders in numerous structured finance transactions involving real estate assets.

His transactional experience includes establishment of Japanese investment platforms into Japanese real estate assets using the TMK and GK-TK schemes, as well as the restructuring of Japanese real estate asset investments.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Real Estate: Bengoshi - Japan

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Norio Maeda is sought after for his expertise in major real estate transactions. He represents an impressive roster of international investors and leading financial institutions with their acquisitions and investments in Japanese real estate.

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Strengths

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  • He is knowledgeable about real estate investments and I can always rely on him to find a solution to any problem I may have.

    Real Estate: BengoshiChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Despite his very full schedule he has always made time to meet with us. We value his leadership and sound advice when working on our projects and the way he leads his team to meet deadlines.

    Real Estate: BengoshiChambers Asia & Pacific

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Asia-Pacific Region

Japan

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