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Theodore S. Seltzer

Partner | Tokyo

Theo Seltzer is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Group. Theo’s practice focuses on the representation of U.S., Japanese, and other global institutional investors in the acquisition, financing and disposition of real estate, including cross-border equity and debt financing, fund formations, development projects, data centers, hotels, and distressed loan portfolio acquisitions.

Theo has been consistently ranked as one of the leading U.S. Real Estate lawyers in Japan, including by Chambers Asia-PacificThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and The Best Lawyers in Japan. Most recently, he has been named Lawyer of the Year for Real Estate Law in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Japan. 

Theo is ranked Band 1 for Real Estate in Japan in Chamber Asia-Pacific's 2024 edition.


Band 1 for Japan: Real Estate

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2011 - 2024