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Projects & Energy: Domestic

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Projects & Energy: Domestic - Japan

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters advises on a broad suite of legal matters from its Tokyo office, including infrastructure, LNG and renewable power projects. The team leverages a comprehensive international network to advise Japanese lenders and sponsors on an array of complex cross-border financings. The firm advises on projects across Asia, Europe, the USA and the Middle East, as well as in Japan, and is notably active in the offshore wind space.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised SMBC as sole mandated lead arranger and lender on its JPY70.3 billion green loan to AESC Ibaraki.

  • Linklaters acted for the lenders on the AUD5.5 billion financing of Blackstone's acquisition of AirTrunk, a leading Asia Pacific data centre platform, to support the acquisition and ongoing expansion plans across the region.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters has a depth of understanding of the law and provides extensive legal advice based on a bird's-eye view of the entire transaction.

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  • They are able to actively lead negotiations with counterparties, including commercial discussions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hirofumi Taba
    Hirofumi Taba

    Hirofumi Taba

    Hirofumi Taba is best known for his work on renewable projects and also regularly handles energy sector investments.

    • Hirofumi Taba is strong in the fields of renewable energy and power purchase agreements and provides appropriate advice based on overseas examples.

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