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TMI Associates

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The team at TMI Associates offers a variety of legal services in financial matters, covering areas such as securitisation, liquidation, REITs, and derivative transactions. Led by Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi, the team is well versed in real estate finance and development type-real estate securitisation matters. Hideaki Kurauchi brings expertise in both real estate and finance issues, while Yoshikazu Noma specialises in domestic and cross-border lease transactions and asset finance. Mizuki Koshimoto has substantial experience in inbound renewable energy transactions, and Noriko Yao is a name to note in relation to project finance.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have been working with TMI Associates for about 20 years. We were looking for a legal firm that could support us in all of our practice areas, mainly involving financial operations abroad, and TMI is a renowned company in the market. They have a great know-how in the financial area and global presence.'

  • 'Mr. Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi is always present when clients need support. He has a deep knowledge and experience in several practice areas. He is an extremely qualified lawyer.'

  • 'TMI is the best firm in terms of service excellence for us, including cordiality, quality of service, network, and speed of work.'

  • 'Very wide market knowledge, swift responses.'

  • 'Mr. Hideaki is always quick and reasonable, plus he knows very well about our business entirely as well as the banking/real estate industries. His client-oriented work and stance are highly appreciated.'

  • 'They have not only exceptional language skills but also a great store of knowledge and affluent experiences.'

Key clients

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
  • Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
  • Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
  • Aozora Bank, Ltd.
  • Resona Bank, Limited
  • Aeon Bank, Ltd.
  • Orix Corporation
  • Banco Do Brasil S.A.
  • Suruga Bank Ltd.
  • Shizuoka Bank

Work highlights

  • Advised First REIT Management on the acquisition of Japanese real estate and financing by a Singapore-listed REIT.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Hideaki Kurauchi
TMI Associates
Yoshikazu Noma
TMI Associates
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Mizuki Koshimoto
TMI Associates

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi

Other key lawyers

Hideaki Kurauchi, Yoshikazu Noma, Mizuki Koshimoto, Noriko Yao