Mr Naoki Hieda > Ushijima & Partners > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

Ushijima & Partners
SANNO PARK TOWER 12F (RECEPTION)/14F
11-1, NAGATACHO 2-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU
TOKYO 100-6114
Japan

Work Department

Asia Practices

Position

Partner

Career

Admitted in Japan (2004); Admitted in New York (2012); Ushijima & Partners (2004-); Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, London (2011-2012); SIAM CITY LAW OFFICES Limited, Bangkok, Thailand (2012); Tilleke & Gibbins, Bangkok, Thailand (2014)

Languages

Japanese, English

Memberships

Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association (2004); New York State Bar Association (2012)

Education

Waseda University (LL.B., 1999); University of Southern California Gould School of Law (LL.M., 2011)

Lawyer Rankings

Japan > Real estate and construction: Independent local firms

Kohtaro Tamura, an expert in real estate transactions and securitisation, leads the real estate and construction team at Ushijima & Partners. The group has ‘outstanding experience and knowledge’ of real estate transactions, advising clients on the full range of matters within the sector. Naoki Hieda is particularly skilled in the drafting of sale and purchase, lease and construction agreements. With a strong background in finance matters Hiroki Awahara has a wealth of experience in real estate investment and finance transactions, while Masahiro Shiotani has deep expertise in securitisation. The team is noted for its cross-border capabilities, with Nao Makita advising both foreign and domestic, investors, banks and funds. Makita also has experience in real estate-related disputes, particularly in relation to leases, land pollution and construction.