Naoki Ueyama > Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

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

Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin’s real estate practice remains active in the digital infrastructure space and continues to specialise in green financings. Gerald Fujii focuses on advising real estate investment funds, REITs, and lenders on cross-border acquisitions, financings, and development projects. Naoki Ueyama is noted for his experience acting for Japanese and international investors and financial institutions in real estate finance transactions. Toshihiko Tsuchiya’s practice covers the securitisation and liquidation of real estate assets, including TMK-structured development deals. Akinari Nakano is also a key contact in the group. Steven Wheeler left the practice in 2023.