Morrison Foerster’s real estate group assists clients with all stages of the real estate investment cycle, from fund formation to portfolio sales, and in relation to a broad range of real estate asset types, including offices, department stores, and date centres. Noted for his considerable experience assisting both Japanese and international investors in the acquisition, financing, and disposition of real estate assets, Theodore Seltzer leads the team alongside Masahiro Shiga, who specialises in real estate finance and real estate investment trusts, among other areas. Joshua Isenberg’s broad real estate practice covers senior and mezzanine financings, acquisitions, sales, construction and development matters, joint ventures, and ground leases. These are also key areas of activity Junichi Kurokoshi, who focuses on commercial and residential properties in Japan and the US.
Key clients
- Asia Pacific Land (Japan) Limited
- Angelo, Gordon & Co.
Work highlights
- Advised Sekisui House, Ltd. on its $4.9bn acquisition of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., a large US homebuilder listed on the NYSE.
- Advised Fortress in connection with its acquisition of Seven & i Holdings’ Sogo & Seibu chain of department stores in Japan for more than JPY 220 billion ($1.5bn).