Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Spotlight
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Baker McKenzie remains a popular choice with foreign contractors for domestic construction transactions. It boasts notable strengths in all aspects of solar and other energy development projects. Its construction and infrastructure expertise is backed by a strong banking and project finance offering. It frequently advises domestic and international financial institutions and clients from the manufacturing, telecommunications and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised ING Bank on the financing of the 162 MW Amateras solar project in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie provides real-world pragmatic advice that is highly commercial."
"The firm has the required niche expertise that we are seeking to support our business in Japan. Such expertise is not widely available in the Japanese legal market."
"Baker McKenzie provides real-world pragmatic advice that is highly commercial."
"The firm has the required niche expertise that we are seeking to support our business in Japan. Such expertise is not widely available in the Japanese legal market."
Notable Practitioners
Ean Mac Pherson is a partner in the firm's Tokyo office and co-head of its renewable and clean energy group. He is experienced in both conventional and renewable energy projects, advising Japanese clients on construction contracts for overseas projects and supporting international companies on construction in Japan.
"Ean is on a short list of people that I normally engage with."
"Ean's strength is really helping international clients to understand the local market and the regulatory landscape."