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Construction - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a pre-eminent team with a proven track record in handling complex contentious construction matters including disputes arising from transport infrastructure and energy projects, in addition to shipbuilding. The team acts for a diverse clientele including leading trading houses, developers and contractors. It also secures mandates to assist with tender offers for civil construction projects and EPC contract negotiations. It works in conjunction with local counsel to assist foreign corporations with domestic construction projects and is also a counsel of choice for domestic clients with outbound project financing and development needs.

Notable practitioners

Ben Jolley is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised First Gen Corporation, owning approximately 60% of the gas-fired power plants in the Philippines, on its project to build and operate the first LNG import terminal in the country.

Strengths

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In the area of construction, HSF are well versed in the issues affecting both the contractor side, and the owner and developer side.

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Herbert Smith Freehills has outstanding expertise in the construction and infrastructure sector, with a particularly strong track record of large-scale projects such as power plants.

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