Projects & Energy: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
Contact number
+81 3 4510 5600Chambers Review
King & Spalding has an experienced legal 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. The team demonstrates activity advising Japanese clients regarding the development of FPSO projects in Brazil.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding advised Verde Tech Group on all aspects of the development of a 650 MW solar power to green hydrogen and ammonia project in Malaysia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All the team members who worked with us have the desired domain knowledge, interpersonal skills and language skills to support our business."
"The King & Spalding team can provide immediate responses and the clarification that we seek."
"All the team members who worked with us have the desired domain knowledge, interpersonal skills and language skills to support our business."
"The King & Spalding team can provide immediate responses and the clarification that we seek."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Mark is very commercially aware and always responds in a timely manner."
"He is highly reliableand supportive and helps close deals with all the boxes being ticked."