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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune's team advises a broad spectrum of clients, including investors, developers, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and global institutions, across a variety of areas including real estate finance, M&A and structured development projects. Minoru Kobayashi is particularly well-regarded for his expertise in complex real estate finance, real estate funds and J-REIT transactions, especially in connection with global J-REIT offerings. Tetsuya Itoh has experience in real estate acquisitions. Ken Kobayashi regularly acts for a diverse group of lenders on non-recourse loans, encompassing real estate M&A financings and intricate acquisition loans through TK-TMK structures. Another key contact is Hikaru Naganuma who is recognised for his broad corporate practice and harnesses particular strengths in real estate and receivables securitisation, project finance, syndicated loans, M&A and real estate transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Their response is fast and the level of deliverables is high. they also provide appropriate advice based on a deep understanding of business needs.’

  • ‘Ken Kobayashi always provides accurate and appropriate advice based on his in-depth knowledge and extensive experience. He is approachable and his responses provided promptly. He has a strong sense of responsibility and provides very practical advice.’

  • ‘Their legal guidance is consistently delivered in a timely manner. Even when urgent matters arise, staffing is handled reliably, leaving no cause for concern. Their advice is grounded in deep knowledge and experience, which ensures that we are never placed at a disadvantage in negotiations with counterparties—a quality that is highly valued by our business side colleagues. ’

  • ‘I have received significant support from the team led by Naoyuki Kabata and Ryosuke Otoguro. I have full confidence in entrusting matters to them. Both individuals provide effective legal advice that reflects market practices as well as our company’s internal policies.’

  • ‘Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has long provided flexible and accurate support for numerous cases in our bank’s real estate finance operations. The attorneys at the firm possess highly specialised knowledge and extensive experience, and they respond promptly and meticulously even in complex cases.'

  • ‘Minoru Kobayashi has consistently provided us with valuable advice and support across numerous projects undertaken by our bank, demonstrating both a high level of expertise and a flexible approach. Even in complex cases and requests, he offers precise guidance and reflects it accurately in legal documentation, all while maintaining a strong understanding of the business context.'

Key clients

  • Nomura Securities
  • Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corporation
  • Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.
  • Hoshino Resorts REIT, Inc.
  • Nippon REIT Investment Corporation
  • KDX Realty Investment Corporation
  • Frontier Real Estate Investment Corporation
  • Japan Logistics Fund, Inc.
  • Hankyu Hanshin REIT, Inc.
  • Renewable Japan Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.

Work highlights

Advised the client on the acquisition of 32 logistics properties by Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corporation (IIF), a J-REIT managed by KJRM, and a private fund it arranged.
Advised the client on its landmark $328m acquisition (approximately JPY 51.1 billion) of real estate in Seattle—the first-ever U.S. property investment by a listed Japanese REIT.
Advised the client on a series of major data centre development projects across Japan, serving as lead counsel on land acquisitions and joint venture structuring.

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Other key lawyers

Minoru Kobayashi; Tetsuya Itoh; Ken Kobayashi; Hikaru Naganuma; Naoyuki Kabata; Ryosuke Otoguro

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