‘Ability, experience and scale to prepare contracts required for real estate securitization; ability to explain simply and clearly to the person in charge; familiarity with the management of real estate transactions in Japan; flexibility and quick response required to execute transactions; and readiness to respond to the latest legal regulations and trends.’

‘Takahiro Sato is familiar with the practice of securitisation of real estate in Japan. In addition, he assumes Japanese judicial practice and drafts contracts in accordance with the terminology of Japanese law. He does not overestimate his abilities and acts in the interests of his clients, enlisting the help of other lawyers in the firm when necessary.’

‘There is an abundance of excellent human resources. Speedy and accurate responses. They provide a wealth of information and seminars on related work, and offer services that contribute to the client’s business even if there is no specific request for work.’

‘Masahiro Saeki is not only familiar with Japanese real estate fund schemes in general, but also with overseas schemes, and can provide appropriate advice when working with overseas funds.’

‘MHM has a deep knowledge of Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and Act on Investment Trusts and Investment Corporations, and has accumulated a wealth of these cases, and is able to provide prompt and accurate legal responses in these areas. MHM always obtains information on new legislative, examines their impact on practice, and provides that information to clients quickly.’

‘MHM’s members have abundant knowledge and experience of the real estate and capital market practice and has provided us advice which is not only legally correct but also constructive and practical based on the deep understanding of our business and situations as well as the latest market trends. Saeki is outstanding in the field of J-REITs and listed infrastructure funds. ’

‘Each person in charge presents the best explanations and solutions to the legal questions and problems we want to solve, with a sense of speed and punctuality. Additionally, Masahito Saeki’s abundant experience and cross-cutting knowledge in the industry, as well as legal interpretations of issues and proposals for response policies, are extremely helpful in my work.’

‘Services are quick, having points without redundant analysis. Lawyers are well organised from partner to associate level to quickly to form a group for assignments.’

‘Their strengths are that they fully understand a Japanese company’s mindset, our critical points, and our expected goals. They collaborate well with local firms.’

‘NO&T’s attorneys attend to the contract negotiations, and their negotiating skills are outstanding.’

‘Tanaka has excellent practical negotiation skills for real estate-related contracts, based on his many years of experience. Fujisaki demonstrated outstanding ability in handling cases with a sense of responsibility. Kurihara has demonstrated exceptional ability in handling a large volume of work with short deadlines.’

‘Works very well with foreign law firms. Long track record of advising on fund raises for Japanese PE funds.’

‘They are covering variety of issues for our sector and are very experienced. We believe they are one of the best in our industry.’

‘Hiroto Inoue has varied knowledge and experience in our industry. His suggestions are always reasonable, and he can find hidden issues within the deal.’

‘The team has an outstanding experience and knowledge of real estate deals. Their work is very speedy.’

‘Takafumi Uematsu is responsive, cooperative and knowledgable.’

‘City-Yuwa Partners has provided us with effective legal assistance, particularly for cross-border projects involving investors from Singapore and Thailand.’

‘Their expertise in offering suitable and adaptable legal advice has enabled us to navigate laws from all angles. Their unique and invaluable legal services have significantly contributed to our decision-making process for each financing transaction.’

‘Highly valued capability for effective negotiation and communication: City-Yuwa Partners could directly and effectively support our bank’s negotiation and communication with our customers. They also have direct and effective negotiations with the legal advisors on behalf of our borrowers, especially with respect to the significant legal issues.’

‘Accurate, proper and sufficient knowledge and experience in every letter of law, which has largely and effectively contributed to supporting our bank’s various transactions.’

‘Sakamoto, as the stand-out partner of City-Yuwa Partners, has established and maintained strong and effective personal connections over the domestic market and overseas countries. He has been effectively cooperating and working together with specialists.’

‘I think they are differentiated from other law firms by forming a team of people with different expertise and experience and approaching cases from many angles. Each lawyer has specialised knowledge and experience, so they can handle many tasks with high quality.’

‘Yoshiko Koizumi; In addition to her excellence of professional legal skills and experiences, she has outstanding view as a businessperson and gives us great advice from big picture based on her various experiences and practice. She also has rich connections and networks globally, and can provide us with wonderful resolutions from a wide point of broader insight.’

‘Kaynex Law Firm truly excels in providing comprehensive legal solutions that meet a wide range of client needs. Their expertise spans cross-border real estate securitisation and various transaction processes. Their team’s collaborative approach ensures every aspect is thoroughly addressed, offering clients a holistic and robust legal strategy.’

‘From international real estate to intricate financial transactions, Kaynex is able to provide an all-encompassing legal support.’

‘Nagai, a standout lawyer at Kaynex, goes beyond conventional approaches. With cross-border real estate securitization expertise, he crafts tailored solutions aligned precisely with each client’s unique requirements. His ability to delve into specifics and understand the bigger picture allows him to offer personalised guidance.’

‘Nagai’s approach is marked by a commitment to addressing individual concerns, ensuring clients feel heard and valued. By customising legal strategies, Nagai creates a seamless fit between legal intricacies and client objectives, setting him apart as a remarkable advocate.’

‘Speedy and accurate advice. Knowledgeable and experienced.’

‘Understand the business and the client’s intentions and give advice. Nagai Eiichi.’

‘The firm has a small but experienced team of attorneys who specialise in challenging matters. It is a law firm that not only points out the risks but also offers the best solutions based on a deep understanding of our business background.’

‘Eiichi Nagai has extensive experience in providing legal advice in both real estate finance and real estate investment and has a good understanding of the parties’ situations, and he provides balanced solutions that prioritise the client’s interests while taking into account the parties’ risk-reward.’