Under the leadership of Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi, the real estate and construction team at TMI Associates is highly experienced in handling large-scale domestic and international real estate transactions, securitisations, and construction-related matters, as well as transactions between domestic parties. Arito Ogoshi specialises in financial regulation for asset management and venture companies, while Junji Shiraki brings extensive expertise in both domestic and cross-border financial transactions, with a particular focus on real estate finance, construction, and development projects. Mizuki Koshimoto is a key figure in inbound renewable energy transactions, with a particular focus on offshore wind power projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Besides real estate, TMI has supported us with the review of a number of hotel management agreements, hotel technical services agreements and franchise agreements this past year. Their knowledge of international hotel franchise agreements makes them unique.’

  • ‘We have been working with TMI Associates for about 20 years. We chose TMI Associates for their renowned market knowledge in the financial area and its global presence.'

  • ‘Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi is always present when we need support and has deep knowledge and experience in several practice areas. He is an extremely qualified lawyer.'

Key clients

  • Sumitomu Mutsui Banking Corporation
  • Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited
  • SMBC Trust Bank Ltd.
  • LaSalle Investment Management
  • ORIX Corporation
  • Aozora Bank Ltd.
  • Kenedix Investment Partners, Inc.
  • Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
  • Suruga Bank Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised a Japanese real estate developer on the final stage of overseas construction project.
  • Advised Resona Bank, Limited regarding the largest case of security tokens backed by accommodation facilities, such as hotels or ryokan, with the largest subscription amount.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yoshiyasu Yamaguchi

Other key lawyers

Arito Ogoshi, Junji Shiraki, Mizuki Koshimoto