Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., Toko Electrical Construction Co., Ltd., and Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd. participate in the major office refurbishment project “125 Shaftesbury Avenue” in London
Nishimura & Asahi advised Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., Toko Electrical Construction Co., Ltd. and Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd. on their participation in the major office refurbishment project “125 Shaftesbury Avenue,” led by Mitsubishi Estate London and EDGE.
The project is located close to Soho and Covent Garden, London’s prominent commercial and theatre districts, and the redevelopment will retain approximately 75% of the existing structure and add two additional floors, transforming the current 11‑storey (plus basement), approximately 23,000‑sqm building into a state‑of‑the‑art 13‑storey (plus basement), approximately 33,500‑sqm office building.
The team was led by partners Shingo Ito, Yoshiyuki Kizu and Timothy Merchant, with support from associates Yuki Takada, Sotaro Hotta and Aoi Kato.
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Yoshi’s practice covers various M&A transactions, cross border deals, and day-to-day commercial businesses, with a focus on Europe-related matters. He lived in Europe approx. 8 years including studying at the master of law at UCL in London, working approx. 3 years in leading firms in Frankfurt, Paris and Italy, a short secondment in Barcelona/Madrid and having regular business trips all across Europe including the Netherlands, Nordic countries and Eastern Europe. As a leading partner of Europe practice and cross-border team, Yoshi provides a tailored legal services in a timely and flexible manner.
*Legal advice in the UK is provided under the name of Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited, a legal entity independent from, and a subsidiary of, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo). None of Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited or, the representative, Yoshiyuki Kizu is authorized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for England and Wales, and none will undertake any reserved legal activity as defined in the United Kingdom Legal Services Act 2007.
He advises on a wide range of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, co-investments, minority investments, complex joint ventures and general corporate matters, regularly representing financial sponsors, Japanese and international investors, and other financial institutions across a range of sectors.
*Legal advice in the UK is provided under the name of Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited, a legal entity independent from, and a subsidiary of, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo). Neither Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) or Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited is authorised by the SRA, and none of Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited or Timothy Merchant will undertake any reserved legal activity as defined in the United Kingdom Legal Services Act 2007.
Shingo began his career as a lawyer at Nishimura & Asahi in Tokyo, where he spent eight years specialising in banking and finance. In 2016, he relocated to London, gaining a decade of experience at leading international law firms before rejoining Nishimura & Asahi in London. Shingo has particular expertise in real estate and renewable energy investments by Japanese businesses. His practice combines deep corporate law knowledge with experience in structuring, debt financing and restructuring, allowing him to provide clients with seamless end-to-end legal support and help navigate complex transactions with confidence.
*Legal advice in the UK is provided under the name of Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited, a legal entity independent from, and a subsidiary of, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo). Neither Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) or Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited is authorised by the SRA, and none of Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited or Shingo Ito will undertake any reserved legal activity as defined in the United Kingdom Legal Services Act 2007.