Projects & Energy: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
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Milbank's team of lawyers in Japan has an impressive track record 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. Its key clients include JBIC, Equinor and Exxon Mobil.
Work Highlights
- Milbank advised a lender group of export credit agencies and international financial institutions in financing the USD3.8 billion development of a high-voltage direct current subsea transmission system in the United Arab Emirates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team we have worked with has been consistently excellent in the most challenging of circumstances in respect of some highly technical arguments."
"Milbank constantly deliver well thought-out outcomes for complex issues. They are very quick and straight to the point."
"The team we have worked with has been consistently excellent in the most challenging of circumstances in respect of some highly technical arguments."
"Milbank constantly deliver well thought-out outcomes for complex issues. They are very quick and straight to the point."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He is a most reliable and powerful adviser and a person who possesses both legal and commercial sense, cultivated from his enormous past track record."
"Aled combines deep expertise with exceptional professionalism, great attention to detail and creative thinking to accomplish the client's goals."
Andrew Pendleton is a special counsel 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 a very bright, talented, goal-oriented partner at the Milbank practice, and has a clear client focus."
"Andrew has an excellent understanding of his clients' needs. He advocates for these eloquently and generates creative solutions to resolve complex problems."
Justen Fleming is a special counsel in Tokyo, offering extensive experience on project finance and development mandates.
"Justen Fleming has a deep and detailed understanding of the technical aspects of the project. In addition to being very detailed, he is also approachable and responsive."
"Justen is an excellent lawyer and provides quality service. He has always been responsive and supportive during transactions."
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