Milbank LLP, Projects & Energy | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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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

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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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

Star Individuals

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.

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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Andrew Pendleton

Band 2

Andrew Pendleton is a partner in Tokyo with well-established experience in the area of project finance. He is particularly noted for his experience advising clients in relation to mining and resources projects.

Andrew is an outstanding project finance lawyer with exceptional commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Andrew is a passionate and energetic lawyer who will always put his client's needs first.

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