Projects & Energy: International
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
Contact number
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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. Some of the firm's notable clients include TEPCO Renewable Power, BW Gas and Keppel Capital Holdings.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding advised Korea Electric Power Company on the USD1 billion project development and project financing of the Jafurah cogeneration power plant in Saudi Arabia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very technically and commercially capable. Its partners are very knowledgeable. One of their great strengths is their ability to contribute on commercial matters."
"King & Spalding offered outstanding support on complex matters. They showed fantastic attention to detail. They are always available and willing to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome."
"The team is very technically and commercially capable. Its partners are very knowledgeable. One of their great strengths is their ability to contribute on commercial matters."
"King & Spalding offered outstanding support on complex matters. They showed fantastic attention to detail. They are always available and willing to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome."
Notable Practitioners
John McClenahan has an impressive history as a leading 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.
"John McClenahan is a very experienced lawyer."
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 Davies is an excellent lawyer who is very quick to understand where we want to get to commercially. He is extremely strong in devising innovative solutions to complex problems."
"He has been relentlessly helping us in various aspects with a high degree of sophistication. Needless to mention, the service is best in class."
Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP
Japan