Real Estate: Bengoshi | Asia-Pacific

"He has the gift of explanation, making difficult issues well understood, and is very thoughtful. One of the reasons we choose Ushijima is because of Kohtaro. In a room, meeting with other lawyers, he is unparalleled."

Shunpei Tanaka heads the real estate department at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu and draws on deep experience in the field to advise on finance transactions, development projects and acquisitions of property portfolios.

Eiichi Kanda wins endorsements from market sources and clients alike for his roster of experience in real estate including investments, financings and development projects.

"Eriko is an incredible lawyer and trusted adviser to her clients and to co-counsel in the US. She is able to navigate the most difficult and sophisticated issues in Japanese and US law, quickly synthesise and process these issues, provide practical advice to her clients and be a liaison between her clients in Japan and US counsel and real estate professionals."

Hiroshi Niinomi enjoys numerous endorsements from market sources and remains a popular choice among banks, J-REITs and investment firms looking to acquire and invest in projects and assets in Japan.

Masahiro Shiga regularly advises clients on real estate-related matters including acquisitions, financing as well as renewable energy projects. His clients include large financial institutions and international investment management companies, as well as Japanese corporates and developers.

Norio Maeda is sought after for his expertise on 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.

Junichi Kurokoshi is well reputed in the market for his significant activity in the real estate transactional space. He acts for Japanese and foreign banks, investors and corporations on their real estate finance projects, acquisitions and investments in residential, hotels and offices portfolios and real estate companies.

Minoru Kobayashi maintains a wide-ranging real estate practice, with particular expertise in handling J-REIT matters and financing transactions.

Mizuho Yamada attracts considerable endorsement for his advice to Japanese and international asset managers, private funds and companies across a range of sectors on real estate transactions.

Mori Inada represents investors in their acquisitions of Japan-based senior living premises, office and logistics portfolios. He is also well equipped to handle the launch of real estate funds, the structuring and creation of joint ventures and hotel development mandates.

Toshihiko Tsuchiya maintains a broad practice within the real estate space, with experience acting on acquisitions and joint ventures, development projects and leasing transactions.

Haruo Narimoto handles a wide range of mandates, covering real estate developments and disposals, in addition to structured finance matters.

Seishi Ikeda offers over two decades of experience in cross-border real estate acquisitions and disposals, in addition to advising on real estate investments involving a range of structures.

Tetsuya Itoh is a widely recognised lawyer who focuses his practice on commercial real estate and real estate finance transactions, including those involving structured elements.

Yoshiaki Ikeda maintains a strong reputation among peers for his transactional real estate practice. He acts for banks and private equity firms on the financing and acquisition of office, logistics and residential properties.

Ayako Kawano offers international and domestic investors and real estate companies seasoned advice on joint ventures and the sale and purchase of real estate assets, informed by almost three decades' experience.

Founding partner Eiichi Nagai heads Kaynex Law Offices' real estate team, handling a range of transactions and offering expertise regarding TK-GK and TMK structures.

"Katsumi is full of professional knowledge and flexible ideas to approach the solution. He always listens to the client very carefully, never rushes, and gives the best advice."

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

"He has experiences in dealing with a wide range of financing transactions not only in domestic market but also in overseas markets. He has effectively advised us on the interpretation of a wide range of laws and regulations, directly or indirectly related to our transactions."

"Our matter was quite sensitive and required thoughtful and sensitive negotiation. Mitsuharu provided excellent advice on negotiation strategy that was efficient and easy to follow. I love to work with him."

Naoki Ishikawa maintains an inbound and outbound transactional practice, advising domestic and foreign investors on real estate acquisitions and developments.

"He is very familiar with foreign transactions and knows a lot of scenarios. He utilises his related experiences and is very easy to work with, especially when we need to deal with foreign clients."

"I have been impressed by Satoru Hasumoto for his promptness, responsiveness and commercial approach in advising on a Japanese construction law matter."

Yuko Ino is particularly adept at handling real estate investments and financing mandates.She assists Japanese companies with their outbound investments into US-based assets, in addition to advising US clients on their inbound acquisitions of Japan-based real estate.

Yoshiaki Shimizu is an active counsel in Clifford Chance's real estate division, advising foreign financial institutions, funds and developers on acquisitions, investments and real estate finance work.