Mr Shunpei Tanaka > Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu’s real estate practice maintains a strong reputation for handling a broad array of real estate transactions in Japan, including M&A and investments in properties overseas. Practice head Shunpei Tanaka counts major real estate companies among his clients, frequently advising on the establishment of sponsored J-REITS. Kenji Utsumi also regularly represents both listed and unlisted J-REITs, and both Hiroto Inoue and Junji Yamanaka are experienced in advising on J-REIT formation. The team advises new entrants into the Japanese real estate sector, with Mami Ikebukuro assisting clients with their first investments into the Japanese real estate market. The group has experienced growth in the hotel sector, with a key focus of Yoshihisa Watanabe’s practice being the acquisition of hotels and hotel development projects, while Yoshinobu Koyama regularly advises clients on hotel management agreements. Shinichiro Horaguchi regularly handles domestic real estate transactions and overseas development projects, and Makoto Saito regularly represents both national and international investment funds.

The ‘outstanding’ projects and energy team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, co-led by Shunpei Tanaka, advises both domestic and foreign clients on all aspects of renewable energy projects. It advises sponsors, investors and contractors, as well as power utility and trading companies, on energy and infrastructure projects.  It also has an internal carbon neutrality team and is actively involved in decarbonisation matters. Practice co-head Jiro Mikami excels in energy and resources financing projects, supported by Rintaro Hirano and Kiyoshi Honda. Terukazu Katsuyama strengthens the team’s PPP/PFI expertise. Yoshihisa Watanabe has notable experience in renewable energy spans solar, wind farm and biomass projects.