In a strategic expansion of its real estate capabilities, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP has successfully recruited two seasoned partners, Jerry Fujii and Naoki Ueyama, to its Tokyo office. This development, announced Monday, underscores the firm’s commitment to bolstering its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly within the competitive real estate sector.
Jerry Fujii, a registered foreign lawyer in Japan and licensed in California, brings a comprehensive portfolio of expertise to Morgan Lewis. His practice encompasses domestic and cross-border real estate transactions, along with corporate and international finance. Fujii is noted for his insight into real estate investment funds, REITs, sovereign wealth funds, and real estate lenders, thereby rendering him a valuable addition to the firm’s roster.
Naoki Ueyama complements this expertise with his extensive knowledge in real estate, real estate finance, structured finance, and acquisition finance transactions. His role often includes acting as lead counsel for both Japanese and international investors, as well as financial institutions engaged in real estate investments. Ueyama’s international focus aligns well with Morgan Lewis’s global strategy.
This move reflects Morgan Lewis’s objective to deepen its service offerings in real estate, enhancing its ability to support diverse client needs in a rapidly evolving market. The firm’s decision to integrate experienced professionals like Fujii and Ueyama is indicative of its proactive approach to expanding geographically and across practice areas.
For additional information, please refer to the Bloomberg Law announcement. This recruitment is a clear testament to Morgan Lewis’s ongoing investment in top-tier talent to facilitate its growth and maintain client reliance on their robust legal expertise.