DLA Piper Tokyo Partnership Gaikokuho Kyodojigyo Horitsu Jimusho’s real estate group in Tokyo continues to assist domestic and international clients with acquisitions and disposals, investments, financings, commercial leases, project developments, and construction matters. Practice head Mitsuharu Kataoka advises on the full range of real estate mandates, including in relation to office, residential, retail, and digital infrastructure buildings. Beelian Tay’s varied practice encompasses M&A, joint ventures, and reorganisations in the real estate and construction spaces.
Testimonials
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‘Mitsuharu Kataoka was always available and responded to emails very quickly. This was particularly impressive given the time zone differences between Japan and the UK.'
‘Mitsuharu Kataoka gives first-rate advice from the client's point of view. Responses are quick and the document review process is speedy.’
Key clients
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Wellspring Realty Investments
Work highlights
- Advised Audemars Piguet on several office and store lease agreements with Japanese institutional landlords.
- Advised the Masonic Foundation of Japan on a land lease to an SPC established by CBRE Investment Management.