White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)’s real estate team in Tokyo continues to advise major clients on a wide range of matters. Practice head Jun Usami has more than more than two decades of experience handling cross-border real estate transactions, including those involving large residential properties. He regularly advises leading real estate investors in Japan. The team was reinforced by the arrival of two practitioners in May 2024 from Linklaters: Eriko Sakata possesses considerable experience advising global asset managers and corporations on real estate investment fund formation, among other matters, while Sayako Shiraki stands out for her real estate M&A expertise. Mizuho Yamada and Ayako Kawano left the firm in January 2024.
Testimonials
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- 'Jun Usami is reassuring to have directly involved in negotiations.'
- 'The real estate team at W&C is well versed in Japanese real estate laws and customs. They provide thoughtful advice, taking into consideration the circumstances of overseas clients who do not have a presence in Japan. Communication within and outside the team is smooth, and the two experienced attorneys and their assistants collaborate effectively.'
Key clients
- Starts Proceed Investment Corporation
- ESR
- PAG
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jun Usami