The team at Ushijima & Partners has deep expertise in real estate transactions, securitisation, and litigation related to leases, land contamination, and construction disputes. Team leader Kohtaro Tamura excels in Japan’s real estate and securitisation sectors, bringing extensive experience from his role as chairman for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism. Masahiro Shiotani specialises in real estate and financing transactions, along with drafting complex agreements, while Nao Makita focuses on development and investment matters involving residential facilities, commercial buildings, hotels, and hospitals. Hiroki Awahara is well versed in domestic and cross-border real estate and investment regulations.
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‘The team has a wealth of experienced lawyers who are highly knowledgeable in both the legal aspects of real estate transactions in Japan and Japanese environmental laws.’
'Ushijima & Partners have a thorough knowledge of fund and asset management businesses. They are also very responsive.'
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Practice head
Kohtaro Tamura
Other key lawyers
Masahiro Shiotani; Nao Makita; Hiroki Awahara