Ms Eriko Ozawa > Mori Hamada & Matsumoto > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is praised by clients for its ‘abundant‘ knowledge and experience of real estate and capital markets related issues, with the highly experienced team exhibiting expertise across the full spectrum of real estate issues, from development and acquisition to leasing and divestment. The firm also leverages its international strength to advise Japanese clients looking to develop or acquire properties overseas. Real estate financing is another key focus area for the team, with practice head Eriko Ozawa advising numerous private real estate funds on investments. Satoru Hasumoto has deep expertise in all forms of financial regulation, while Fuyuki Uchitsu contributes to the team’s security token offerings capabilities. The firm’s strong capital markets practice bolsters the team’s J-REIT offering, with Masahito Saeki having broad knowledge of both Japan and ASEAN REIT markets. The ‘outstanding‘ Takahiro Sato regularly advises private REITs, J-REITs and listed infrastructure funds.