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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Projects & Energy: International

Global Guide 2026 : Japan

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Projects & Energy: International - Japan

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst Perkins Coie has a well-established legal offering in Japan with a strong footprint in the energy industry. The firm is recognised for its expertise in project development and finance, acting for a range of major lenders, sponsors and contractors as well as governments. The team works closely with its global network of offices to provide advice on cross-border projects and is notably experienced on LNG, airport and rail projects.

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Strengths

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  • They are a highly experienced and responsive team who can adapt quickly to rapid changes or new developments in projects.

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  • Ashurst team has deep knowledge of the Japan market, particularly its offshore wind sector. It is pragmatic in its approach and extremely responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David McCormick
    David McCormick

    David McCormick

    David McCormick is a counsel based in Tokyo who is recognised for his activity on the development and financing of power projects.

    • David McCormick is very helpful, standing by our side. He responds overnight and is very good at organising complex situations in which many stakeholders are involved, each with their positions.

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    • David McCormick takes care of and respects options of all lenders including both commercial and public lenders. He is hard-working, responsive and available.

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  • David Wadham
    David Wadham

    David Wadham

    David Wadham is special counsel in Ashurst's Tokyo office. He maintains a strong focus on power and infrastructure development and finance, and is commended for his handling of cross-border matters.

    • The work undertaken by David has been first rate and has been a huge source of support for our business in Japan.

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    • David is very user-friendly, commercial and technical, and he understands our business sometimes better than us.

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