TMI Associates‘ practice is involved in a wide variety of both domestic and cross-border real estate transactions, covering areas such as the sale and leasing of real estate, securitisation of property interests, and project and construction-related financings, as well as other structured finance matters. The team’s workload includes negotiating sale and lease agreements, advising on legal compliance, regulations and administrative guidelines for the acquisition, ownership, and operation of real estate. The practice is led by Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi who specialises in real estate investment, building and construction disputes, and inheritance division negotiations. Haruo Narimoto is another key contact, known for his expertise in real estate investment, development and project finance.
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Testimonials
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‘TMI not only understand real estate but also hotel management and franchise agreements, and technical services agreements also. They are very knowledgeable in the businesses associated with the real estate transaction also.’
‘Hideaki Kurauchi is very unique as he approaches things from a business person's point of view and is very pragmatic in his recommendations to us.’
‘In matters related to labour issues, they provide advice not only from a legal perspective as attorneys, but also on practical handling at the operational level, beyond the scope of legal regulations, that HR managers often face in companies. This kind of support in dealing with ambiguous and sensitive areas, which are often difficult to navigate, has been extremely helpful.’
‘Seiji Kurihara consistently provides prompt responses and thoroughly reviews all materials we submit before offering his advice. What distinguishes him is not only his legal expertise, but also his ability to offer practical guidance on handling sensitive issues, including how to communicate with problematic employees while being considerate of their emotional state.'
Key clients
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
- SMBC Trust Bank Ltd.
- LaSalle Investment Management
- ORIX Corporation
- Aozora Bank Ltd.
- Kenedix Investment Partners, Inc.
- Mizuho Trust & Banking Co,Ltd.
- Suruga bank Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised the client on the redevelopment project at the Former Tsukiji Market Site in Tokyo.
Advised Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation on the structuring of a scheme, drafting of various agreements, preparation of securities filings and other legal support in connection with the issuance of security tokens backed by real estate (a large apartment in Tokyo).
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head
Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi
Other key lawyers
Haruo Narimoto; Hideaki Kurauchi; Seiji Kurihara