The team at Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin is jointly led by Gerald Fujii, Naoki Ueyama, Steven Wheeler and Toshihiko Tsuchiya, with its broad expertise spaning the full spectrum of real estate issues, from acquisitions and disposals, to sales, leases, and financings. The group regularly assists Japanese clients with cross-border transactions, and international clients with their investments into Japan. Fujii is noted for his longstanding experience in advising real estate investment funds, lenders and REITs, while Ueyama has a wealth of experience in advising on structured and acquisition financing mandates. Tsuchiya has vast knowledge of securitization and liquidation issues, including TMK schemes. Wheeler primarily focuses on property related M&A, advising clients on the corporate and commercial aspects of real estate matters.
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Key clients
- Alyssa Partners Japan
- Capital Land
- CLSA Capital
- Deutsche Bank
- JP Morgan No
- LaSalle Investment Management
- Maiora Asset Management Pte Ltd
- Mapletree Investments
- Morgan Stanley
- Nuveen
- PAG Investment Management Ltd.
- Shinsei Bank
- Starwood Capital Asia Limited
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Gerald Fujii, Naoki Ueyama, Steven Wheeler, Toshihiko Tsuchiya