Real Estate / REITs

Our leading real estate practice advises clients on all aspects of real estate in Japan, including investment, sales and purchases, leasing, development, investment trusts, land rezoning, and urban redevelopment projects. Recognizing the importance of corporate real estate (CRE) strategy across all industries, we provide tailored legal services that consider the multiple parties involved, diverse regulations, and the complex structuring of each transaction.

Since the introduction of the REIT system in 2000, REITs have become a significant force in Japan’s real estate industry. Companies in the real estate sector often have some form of contact with REITs, such as through the establishment and management of, investment in, and real estate transactions with REITs. A plethora of businesses has entered the REIT industry, and the number of REITs continues to increase.

In the intricate realm of REITs, where multiple legal fields converge, Mori Hamada has developed a system that allows us to offer comprehensive advice on all related legal issues. By harnessing the collective strength of our firm and through the collaboration of our highly specialized lawyers across various practice areas, we ensure thorough and expert guidance.