Eriko Ozawa
Hall of fameMori Hamada
Mori Hamada
Client SatisfactionMori Hamada‘s practice specialises in private real estate fund formation, property acquisition, and real estate-related financing, often using TMK or GK-TK structures. It also has a strong focus on the growing Japanese STO market, real estate development for data centres and hotels, and a market-leading J-REIT practice. Team leader Eriko Ozawa has significant expertise in driving projects that establish fund structures for investing in or financing US real estate. Satoru Hasumoto structures real estate funds for Japanese developers and investors in overseas ventures, while Masahito Saeki advises both domestic and international clients on J-REITs and listed infrastructure funds.
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Key clients
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
- Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
- Diamond Realty Management Inc.
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- PGIM Real Estate Finance
- Google Inc.
- Government Pension Investment Fund
- Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
- Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised KKR on its acquisition of Unizo Hotel and a portfolio of 14 hotel properties.
- Advised Properium Capital Partners on its formation of a Japanese Residential Property Venture.
- Advised KKR on its acquisition of Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Satoru Hasumoto
Mori HamadaMasahito Saeki
Mori HamadaPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eriko Ozawa