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Milbank LLP

Projects & Energy: International

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan

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Projects & Energy: International - Japan

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Milbank's team of lawyers in Japan has an impressive track record of advising local and international clients, including trading houses, utilities and ECAs, regularly assisting with cross-border energy mandates across diverse jurisdictions. The team is especially experienced in the financing and development of projects in South-East Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The firm excels in handling LNG and other traditional power projects, as well as advising on infrastructure mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Milbank advised lenders to the Ambatovy Nickel and Cobalt Mine Project on the negotiation and litigation of an English law restructuring plan, which discharged USD2 billion of debt and preserved over 10,000 jobs.

Strengths

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  • Milbank has extensive knowledge of project finance for integrated LNG and similar deals, with strong footprint in Asia.

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  • Milbank's strengths include their lawyers' exceptional professionalism, great attention to detail and creative thinking to advance the client’s interests.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Aled Davies
    Aled Davies

    Aled Davies

    Aled Davies is a distinguished lawyer in Japan with substantial experience in project finance matters, advising on work across the Asia-Pacific region. He is acclaimed as a market-leading expert on regional energy infrastructure financing mandates.

    • Aled Davies is a strong communicator with great commercial understanding.

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    • It is always a pleasure to work with Aled Davies and his team, and he is always across the details of the mandate.

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