Mori Hamada‘s team handles a wide spectrum of matters, from traditional acquisition and leasing deals, to more complex fund structures utilising special purpose vehicles, trusts and investment schemes targeting overseas real estate. The team’s core strengths include fund formation, property acquisitions, real estate development, leasing, divestment and real estate finance. Eriko Ozawa leads the practice and is noted for her proactive approach in steering intricate and high-stakes domestic real estate transactions through all stages, from structuring to completion. Satoru Hasumoto, who counts pension funds and multinational corporations among his clients, specialises in real estate and construction matters. Masahito Saeki offers a niche expertise in J-REITs and infrastructure funds, while Sonoko Amano stands out for her transactional, regulatory and compliance capabilities.
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Key clients
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
- Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
- Diamond Realty Management Inc.
- Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development, Inc.
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- CBRE K.K.
- Google Inc.
- Government Pension Investment Fund
- Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
- Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised CBRE on the launch of the “US Industrial Venture” investment program to provide Japanese partners with opportunities to invest in U.S. logistics facilities.
Advised the business consortium composed of Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development Co., Ltd., Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc., and Kanden Realty & Development Co., Ltd. on the Osaka Expo Park Area Revitalization Project.
Acted as lead counsel for the client in a complex joint venture with ESR to develop a data centre campus in Osaka, Japan.
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Satoru Hasumoto
Masahito Saeki
Practice head
Eriko Ozawa
Other key lawyers
Masahito Saeki; Satoru Hasumoto; Sonoko Amano