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Kohtaro Tamura, an expert in real estate transactions and securitisation, leads the real estate and construction team at Ushijima & Partners. The group has 'outstanding experience and knowledge' of real estate transactions, advising clients on the full range of matters within the sector. Naoki Hieda is particularly skilled in the drafting of sale and purchase, lease and construction agreements. With a strong background in finance matters Hiroki Awahara has a wealth of experience in real estate investment and finance transactions, while Masahiro Shiotani has deep expertise in securitisation. The team is noted for its cross-border capabilities, with Nao Makita advising both foreign and domestic, investors, banks and funds. Makita also has experience in real estate-related disputes, particularly in relation to leases, land pollution and construction.
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- ‘The team has an outstanding experience and knowledge of real estate deals. Their work is very speedy.’
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Kohtaro Tamura