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Projects & Energy - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins' lawyers in Japan have extensive experience advising on the financing of headline power, mining and LNG projects across South-East Asia, Australia and further afield. The team notably represents sponsors and lenders and is also experienced in acting for government bodies and state-owned enterprises. The firm has pronounced expertise in power projects in Indonesia and the Philippines and is well versed in tackling mandates requiring novel structuring elements.

Foreign Desk

Lathan & Watkins offers notable experience on project finance mandates, advising a range of clients on power projects in the Philippines. The team acts for both sponsors and lenders, as well as other clients active in the sector. Richard Fleming is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins acted as lead counsel to the export credit agencies and other finance parties on the proposed expansion project in respect of the Muara Laboh geothermal power plant in Indonesia.

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Stephen P McWilliams
Stephen P McWilliams
Expertise Based Abroad
Stephen McWilliams is a well-established projects lawyer in the region, acting from the firm's Singapore and Tokyo offices.

Stephen McWilliams is a top project finance lawyer in Asia. He is commercial, deal-oriented and knowledgeable in LNG space. He facilitates deals to find solutions.

He is well balanced and finds the middle-ground solution, and his negotiation skills are good.

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Stephen P McWilliams
Stephen P McWilliams
Japan, expertise based abroad in Singapore