Japanese investors, including investment funds, REITs, banks and asset managers, all feature in Withers Japan‘s team’s client portfolio. The team frequently collaborates with the firm’s international offices, including the US. Practice head Toshihiko Tsuchiya focuses on securitisation matters involving the use of the TMK structures. Key name in the team Akinari Nakano advises Japanese and international clients on real estate acquisition and financing matters. Gerald Fujii and Naoki Ueyama both left the practice in February 2025.
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Key clients
- Alyssa Partners Japan
- Capital Land
- CBRE Investment Management Ltd.
- CLSA Capital
- Deutsche Bank
- Far East Hospitality Trust
- Invesco Global Real Estate Asia Pacific Inc.
- JP Morgan
- LaSalle Investment Management
- Maiora Asset Management Pte Ltd
- Mapletree Investments
- Morgan Stanley
Practice head
Toshihiko Tsuchiya
Other key lawyers
Akinari Nakano