Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office‘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

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Eriko Ozawa
Eriko Ozawa
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eriko Ozawa

Other key lawyers

Satoru Hasumoto, Masahito Saeki