Ed Sheremeta

Co-Head of Real Estate, Japan
About

Ed is a New York qualified lawyer who is not yet admitted as a registered foreign lawyer in Japan (gaikokuho-jimu-bengoshi).

Professional QualificationsAttorney-at-law admitted with the Supreme Court of New York, 1998Solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong
Languages
  • English
Education
  • University of Toronto, Juris Doctor, 1995
  • McGill University, Bachelor of Commerce, 1990

Awards

  • Band 2 individual for Real Estate (Greater China) by Chambers Asia Pacific 2021-2024
  • Leading Individual for Real Estate (China) by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022-2024
  • Recommended Individual for Real Estate (Hong Kong) by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022-2024
  • Chambers Asia Pacific: Asia’s Leading Lawyers for Business – Real Estate (2012-2021): Recognized as a leading lawyer; known by clients for being “knowledgeable and responsive,” and for providing “great client advice and counsel.”
  • Chambers Global (2015): Recognized as a leading lawyer for real estate M&A financing transactions in China and Japan.

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Ed was a partner in a global law firm. Ed also worked with the commercial real estate lending team of a major international bank during his time in Japan.

Admissions
  • Hong Kong
  • New York

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