Since Mitsuharu Kataoka established DLA Piper Tokyo Partnership Gaikokuho Kyodojigyo Horitsu Jimusho’s real estate practice in 2018, the 'responsive, knowledgeable, and savvy' team exhibits strong inbound and outbound capabilities. The team handles a range of design and construction agreements, and construction business licenses, advising both Japanese clients operating overseas, and international clients involved in transactions within the Japanese real estate market. Kataoka is praised by clients for his 'deep' understanding of industry, particularly in relation to acquisitions and disposals, securitisations, leasing, and real estate finance. Associate Manato Yamamoto advises on tax and financial regulatory matters related to real estate transactions, and associates Shingo Okada and Mayuko Fujita handle corporate matters within the real estate sector.
Testimonials
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- 'I find them to be very responsive, knowledgeable, and savvy. They know how to strike a balance between strong legal protections and closing a deal.'
- 'A great team which bridges the gap between the traditional Japanese firms and the international market. Easy to contact, responsive and understands the local market and the needs of international clients.'
Key clients
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Wellspring Realty Investments
Work highlights
- Advised American Eagle Outfitters on several retail store lease agreements and retail store design and construction agreements.
- Advised Hyatt Regency Osaka (Horizon Hotels) on numerous and variety of commercial agreements, including lease and concession agreements; regulatory matters; customer matters and employment matters.