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Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin
Withers Gaikokuhou Jimu Bengoshi Houjin
21F JA Building
1-3-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-6821
Japan

Work Department

Real estate

Position

Partner

Career

His practice focuses on the securitization and liquidation of real estate assets, including the utilization of the TMK structure in development projects.

His experience covers not only real estate assets, but also receivables and claimable assets.

Toshi has also been involved in a wide range of international and domestic business transactions including mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters, international litigation and international arbitration.

Before joining Withers, Toshi was a partner at an international law firm in Tokyo.

Languages

English, Japanese

Memberships

Tokyo Bar Association
New York State Bar Association

Education

University of Michigan Law School (LL.M.), 1999
Keio University (LL.B.), 1988

Lawyer Rankings

Japan > Real estate and construction: International firms and joint ventures

The team at Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin is jointly led by Gerald Fujii, Naoki Ueyama, Steven Wheeler and Toshihiko Tsuchiya, with its broad expertise spaning the full spectrum of real estate issues, from acquisitions and disposals, to sales, leases, and financings. The group regularly assists Japanese clients with cross-border transactions, and international clients with their investments into Japan. Fujii is noted for his longstanding experience in advising real estate investment funds, lenders and REITs, while Ueyama has a wealth of experience in advising on structured and acquisition financing mandates. Tsuchiya has vast knowledge of securitization and liquidation issues, including TMK schemes. Wheeler primarily focuses on property related M&A, advising clients on the corporate and commercial aspects of real estate matters.