Baker McKenzie, Projects & Energy: International

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Projects & Energy: International - Japan

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie's Tokyo-based team is regularly instructed to advise on cross-border energy sector transactions, including off-take arrangements, tolling agreements, regulatory compliance and investment in natural resource assets. The team is highly proficient in advising on the development of LNG power plant projects, as well as solar and wind projects, representing international contractors and developers. The practice is routinely instructed by major institutional investors and trading houses, both Japanese and international, and has considerable experience in domestic PPP and PFI transactions.

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Work Highlights

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Baker McKenzie advised Goto Floating Wind Farm Consortium led by Toda Corporation on an offshore wind auction.

Strengths

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I believe Baker McKenzie is one of the most sophisticated legal firms in Japan that can offer professional legal advice on every legal aspect we need for business.

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They are well versed in the Japanese renewables sector and very good at identifying their clients' concerns and proposing perspectives and mitigants to address them.

Projects & Energy: International respondent
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I believe Baker McKenzie is one of the most sophisticated legal firms in Japan that can offer professional legal advice on every legal aspect we need for business.

Projects & Energy: International respondent
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They are well versed in the Japanese renewables sector and very good at identifying their clients' concerns and proposing perspectives and mitigants to address them.

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Notable Practitioners

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Samir S Desai

Band 3

Samir Desai is an experienced partner in the projects and renewable energy space, frequently advising clients on the implementation of major projects.

He is very knowledgeable and supportive, and he is great to work with.

Samir provides timely responses and can balance commercial aspects and legal risks.

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Ean S Mac Pherson

Band 4

Ean Mac Pherson is a partner in Tokyo who enjoys a solid reputation with clients and offers notable expertise on both conventional and renewable energy projects. He handles a range of work from project development matters to energy sector transactions.

His ability to understand the client's needs and willingness to accommodate them is exceptional.

Ean is a very experienced lawyer with a strong understanding of Japanese corporate structures and culture.

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