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Clifford Chance advises Daibiru Corporation on its acquisition of a major stake in London’s high-grade building “Warwick Court”

28 January 2026

Clifford Chance advises Daibiru Corporation on its acquisition of a major stake in London’s high-grade building “Warwick Court”

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised Daibiru Corporation, the Japan-based real estate subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., on its acquisition of a major stake in London’s High-Grade Building “Warwick Court”.

To read more please find Daibiru Corporation's press release here: Daibiru Corporation Acquires Major Stake in London’s High-Grade Building “Warwick Court”NewsDAIBIRU CORPORATION

Angela Kearns, Real Estate Partner, commented:

"This is a significant investment for Daibiru as part of Daibiru Group's medium- to long-term management plan 2035 "BUILD NEXT." and adds another high-quality, well-located asset with strong ESG credentials to their portfolio.  We are continuing to see appetite from Japanese private capital for amenity-rich office assets in the UK and this transaction supports London's position as one of the world's most attractive office markets."

The Clifford Chance team advising Daibiru was led by Real Estate partner Angela Kearns and included Real Estate Partner Matt Taylor, senior associates Alex Currie, James Law and Holly Porter.  The wider team included Emma Ni Arrachtain supporting on Construction, Partner David Saleh and Director Simon Corzberg supporting on tax related aspects and Tokyo Partner Yoshiaki Shimizu on Japanese law aspects.

This transaction marks the second project in the UK for Daibiru Corporation, following the acquisition of Capital House at 85 King William Street, London for £169 million in July 2025 which the firm advised on.