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[Projects Finance]

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune helps clients successfully fund and obtain funding for resources, electricity and other kinds of energy, airports, toll roads and other infrastructure projects through project finance schemes. Our support includes research on the relevant regulations and drafting and negotiating the necessary structuring, implementation, and financing agreements, and we have the expertise to advise on the many highly specialized and technical agreements that are often involved.


[Energy and Natural Resources]

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has extensive experience advising on energy and natural resources projects and transactions at a domestic and an international level, for both overseas and Japanese companies. AMT provides a full range of legal services in this area, including providing advice on various aspects of the Japanese energy industry and drafting contractual documentation for investments in, and financing for, overseas energy and natural resources projects as well as construction projects. This practice area is becoming increasingly important by virtue of the increased need to acquire natural resources both in Japan and overseas and the expansion of renewable energy businesses, and AMT is well-positioned to provide top of the range legal services with our large team of expert lawyers in this area.

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy: Domestic - Japan
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune boasts a wealth of experience in relation to PFI infrastructure matters in Japan, acting for public authorities and commercial and development banks. The team is particularly skilled in tackling domestic mega-solar projects, with considerable experience in major privatisations, and also demonstrates capability in traditional energy development alongside its renewables expertise. The firm offers impressive experience in project finance matters and works closely with its notable capital markets team to advise on projects-related bond issuances.

Work Highlights

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  • Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure on its acquisition of a minority stake in the Hornsea One offshore wind project from Equitix.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Takashi Akahane
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Takashi Akahane
E
Eminent Practitioners

Takashi Akahane is a seasoned lawyer in Japan with a stellar reputation for his work in this area, regularly advising both corporate and government clients on projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Reiji Takahashi
1
Reiji Takahashi
1
Band 1

Reiji Takahashi is a strong lawyer in Japan with excellent experience in renewable energy project financing mandates, as well as related acquisitions.

"He provides appropriate advice for individual projects based on a wealth of experience and also gives us comprehensive insights into the legal landscape."

Norifumi Takeuchi
4
Norifumi Takeuchi
4
Band 4

Norifumi Takeuchi is recognised for his practice in project finance matters. He frequently advises banks and other lenders in relation to the financing of substantial renewable energy projects.

"He always carefully listens to any request or enquiry from the business and provides the best solution to complicated issues which nobody else could resolve."

"With a very deep knowledge and outstanding expertise, Norifumi provides professional advice based on a thorough understanding of our business."

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Projects & Energy: Domestic

Takashi Akahane
E
Takashi Akahane
E
Eminent Practitioners
Reiji Takahashi
1
Reiji Takahashi
1
Band 1
Norifumi Takeuchi
4
Norifumi Takeuchi
4
Band 4

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