Real estate and construction: Independent local firms

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Client Satisfaction

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune‘s practice is well versed in cross-border real estate transactions, focusing on inbound investments by foreign investors and capital market transactions. The practice also handles domestic real estate matters, representing lenders, borrowers, asset managers, and trustees. Tetsuya Itoh advises clients on real estate development for residential, office, hotel, and logistics assets, while Minoru Kobayashi focuses on global J-REIT offerings. Other key members are Ken Kobayashi, who recently advised on real estate-related M&A financing and acquisition loans through the TK-TMK structure, and Hikaru Naganuma, who specialises in property and receivables securitisation, project finance, and M&A matters.

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Testimonials

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'The firm has good local knowledge and is responsive.'
'The firm is staffed with professionals who possess deep expertise, and consistently provides advice and drafts in a timely manner, never missing a deadline. In terms of quality, they offer clear guidance, distinguishing between legal/trial issues and business judgment matters, allowing us to easily make Go/No-Go decisions. This approach was highly appreciated.'
'With the top level quality, AMT team captures the business needs of their clients while providing reliable legal guidance.'

Key clients

Nomura Securities
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corporation
Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.
Hoshino Resorts REIT, Inc.
Nippon REIT Investment Corporation
Kenedix Office Investment Corporation
Frontier Real Estate Investment Corporation
Japan Logistics Fund, Inc.
Hankyu REIT, Inc.
Renewable Japan Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.

Work highlights

Advised NTT Global Data Centers Corporation (NTTGDC) in its joint venture with TEPCO Power Grid, Inc. (TPPG) to develop and operate data centers in the Greater Tokyo Area.
Advised SMBC Nikko Securities, Mizuho Securities, Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, Nomura Securities, and other underwriters in the global offering of units of GLP J-REIT.
Advised Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corporation (IIF) in its first public offering following its transition of sponsorship from Mitsubishi Corporation and UBS to the KKR Group, completed on March 23, 2023.

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