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King & Spalding LLP

Projects & Energy: International

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan

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King & Spalding LLP

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Projects & Energy: International - Japan

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding has an experienced team in Japan, which enjoys recognition in the market for its solid track record in the projects space. The firm's client base includes leading Japanese and Korean trading houses, banks and financial institutions and is regularly engaged in LNG, wind and coal-fired power projects, as well as FPSOs, throughout South-East Asia and beyond.

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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding advised a consortium of sponsors in connection with the development and project financing of a 198 MW capacity natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant and 25 MW capacity energy storage facility in the Ukudu region of Dededo in north-eastern Guam.

Strengths

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  • They have strong commercial instincts, understand quickly the key drivers for a deal in a commercial sense and can make an accurate assessment of how to tailor the legal risk profile around them.

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  • King & Spalding is extremely knowledgeable in electric power projects, with extensive experience in M&A and collaboration with local law firms in various countries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John H McClenahan
    John H McClenahan

    John H McClenahan

    John McClenahan has an impressive history as a prominent project finance lawyer in the Japanese market, advising a range of lenders and borrowers. He acts on a wide range of mandates, including LNG and coal projects.

    • Even in difficult cases, John calmly deals with them and proposes the best solution. In addition, he understands the client's business objectives and provides strategic legal advice.

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  • Mark Davies
    Mark Davies

    Mark Davies

    Mark Davies is a partner in Tokyo. He has experience across the full range of transactions in the energy sector, advising on project development and finance matters as well as M&A. He is particularly recognised for his work on wind projects.

    • His business acumen, practices, solution-oriented mindset, supportive nature, in-depth knowledge about our business domain and versatility helped us in many ways, and we are happy to work with him.

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    • Mark is experienced and gives appropriate advice on even the most complex matters.

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