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Global Guide 2026 : Japan

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

Strengths

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  • In addition to know-how related to contract matters, they have a presence in the industry and can talk about industry-specific matters.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

  • Latham & Watkins are recognised as a top law firm in the industry, with a wide international network and a large number of experienced lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stephen P McWilliams
    Stephen P McWilliams

    Stephen P McWilliams

    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.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

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

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