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.’
‘The partner in charge is very knowledgeable and has good business sense. He is also very approachable and has good English.'
‘The firm gives sincere and appropriate advice.'
‘Each person in charge communicates carefully and we can entrust our projects to them with peace of mind.’
‘As an international lawyer, negotiating a lease in Japanese requires trust with local counsel. I was reliant on DLA to negotiate the lease on our behalf and then summarise succinctly any key, material issues. DLA were able to do all of the heavy lifting which allowed me to focus on the main points. Legal advice was provided on points of contention but DLA made the decision making process easy by also providing practical, commercial views.’
‘This team is superior to others in providing professional advice based on legal and retail matters.’
‘They are not only professional in their work, but also operate in the right time frames.'
Key clients
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Wellspring Realty Investments
- Cimpress
- Audemars Piguet
- Marriott International
- IWATE HOTEL& RESORTS
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Hyperion Investment
- Laox Real Estate
- Marriott Vacations Worldwide
- AirTrunk
- Envocore
- LEGOLAND Japan (Merlin Entertainments)
- Lizmontagens
- The Bank of New York Mellon
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.
- Advised Horizon Hotels on several commercial agreements, as well as regulatory, customer and employment issues.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mitsuharu Kataoka