Ushijima & Partners’ team is highly active in the areas of real estate securitisation and transactional work, acting for a wide range of clients including developers, asset managers, banks, trust banks, insurance companies, J-REITs and investment firms. Kohtaro Tamura leads the practice and brings expertise across corporate disputes, real estate, finance and securitisation, as well as regulatory and fintech matters. Nao Makita regularly handles matters related to real estate transactions, development, securitisation, and investment and financing across various asset types. Masahiro Shiotani is noted for advising on real estate transactions, with particular expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements. Hiroki Awahara is also a name to note.
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Practice head
Kohtaro Tamura
Other key lawyers
Nao Makita; Hiroki Awahara; Masahiro Shiotani