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Mori Hamada

Projects & Energy: Domestic

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Mori Hamada has the resources and knowledge to represent and assist Japanese and international clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors on project development, project financing, construction/EPC, M&A, regulatory issues and dispute resolution. Our close relationships with major industry players, trade associations and regulatory authorities enable our team to help clients navigate the most recent regulatory reforms and stay attuned to current industry trends.

We have represented major clients in leading transactions across the rapidly evolving energy and infrastructure markets. For instance, we have acted for major consortiums in large-scale offshore wind projects, cross-border M&As involving renewable projects and developers, and numerous bilateral carbon credit transactions. We have also advised prominent developers and retailers on cutting-edge corporate PPA arrangements, including project financings based on corporate PPAs. Our team has also represented the majority of infrastructure funds listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Our team has worked on landmark infrastructure projects, including the first integrated resort (IR) project in Osaka, as well as large concession-based privatizations of public infrastructure such as airports and toll roads, and many PFI projects for the construction of various public facilities.

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Projects & Energy: Domestic - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada is regularly engaged as legal counsel by trading companies, development banks and energy companies to advise on renewable energy projects, including solar, wind and biomass. The firm is equally capable in the traditional energy sphere, especially acting on LNG developments and is highly proficient in financing, having worked on numerous syndicated loan transactions, including advising on some of the first infrastructure investment funds in Japan. The team is also knowledgeable regarding market regulations due to its strong relationships with major supervisory authorities. Mori Hamada acts for both lenders and sponsors, either individually or as part of a bidding consortium.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mori Hamada represented MUFG Bank and SMBC in the JPY530 billion project financing of the casino complex project developed by a consortium of MGM Resorts International and Orix Corporation, in partnership with Osaka city and Osaka prefecture.

Strengths

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  • Mori Hamada's understanding of our business is unrivaled by other firms.

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  • The speed of organising complex situations and outputting is excellent. The range of support is also very wide as I can receive accurate advice in light of applicable domestic and overseas laws.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Takahiro Kobayashi
    Takahiro Kobayashi

    Takahiro Kobayashi

    Takahiro Kobayashi is a distinguished lawyer in Japan with substantial experience in the financing and development of renewable energy projects.

    • He always responds from the client's point of view. He unravels complex issues, leading to a solution by making it as simple as possible.

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    • Takahiro Kobayashi provides high-quality advice based on extensive practical knowledge and flexible support that is tailored to the needs of clients.

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  • Shigeki Okatani
    Shigeki Okatani

    Shigeki Okatani

    Shigeki Okatani enjoys a solid reputation in Japan's legal market for his work on solar and wind power projects, acting for a range of notable clients in this area.

    • With a high level of experience and knowledge of our business area, he has a deep understanding of our purpose and the content of the consultations.

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    • Okatani takes an approach that stays close to the client without being constrained by preconceived notions, while operating within permissible boundaries.

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  • Yusuke Murakami
    Yusuke Murakami

    Yusuke Murakami

    Yusuke Murakami is a well-regarded lawyer, notable for his work assisting clients in relation to renewable energy projects. He counts energy companies and developers among his clients and frequently advises on wind projects.

    • Yusuke Murakami is a very good lawyer who can put himself in his client's shoes and offers solutions to complex issues.

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    • I rarely ask further questions about his advice as it is based on a thorough understanding of the client's position.

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  • Kristian Bradshaw
    Kristian Bradshaw

    Kristian Bradshaw

    Kristian Bradshaw is a partner at the firm's Tokyo office, recognised for his expertise in LNG and hydrogen and ammonia projects. His work includes supply and purchase agreements, project acquisition, financing and development, as well as export projects.

    • It is through his previous experience as a general counsel where he adds value that few other legal advisers can compete with.

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    • Kristian Bradshaw is one of the best project finance lawyers I know.

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