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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

Corporate - Real Estate

Position

Partner

Career

He has extensive experience in advising on transactions related to real estate, real estate finance, structured finance and acquisition finance. He often acts as lead counsel for Japanese and international investors and financial institutions in real estate investments. He is experienced in acting as legal counsel for leading investment funds as well as leading financial institutions.

Languages

English, Japanese

Education

University of Tokyo, LL.B
University of Pennsylvania Law School, LL.M

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.