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Morrison Foerster

Projects & Energy: International

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The projects & energy team in Morrison & Foerster’s Tokyo office is dedicated to providing innovative and business-minded solutions to our international clients in the acquisition, development, construction, financing, operation, restructuring and divestment of infrastructure assets. We bring together the knowledge and experience of projects, finance, M&A, regulatory, tax and dispute resolution specialists located in key financial centers throughout the world. Our areas of expertise include conventional, renewable and nuclear power generation, LNG, oil and gas, mining, transportation, Cleantech, and alternative fuels.

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Projects & Energy: International - Japan

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster's team in Japan acts as legal counsel to significant clients on development and financing matters, especially for projects located in Japan, South-East Asia and further afield. Gas and LNG are areas of particular expertise, while the team remains active advising on renewable projects, most notably in the solar power sector. The team also maintains a strong record in handling IPP bids, restructuring of joint ventures and expansion of existing projects.

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Strengths

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  • Morrison Foerster has a good team of lawyers who are always responsive and cooperative.

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  • Morrison Foerster was able to handle our cross-border matter smoothly in cooperation with overseas offices and partner offices.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Dale Caldwell
    Dale Caldwell

    Dale Caldwell

    Dale Caldwell is a highly rated projects and energy lawyer in Japan, with an impressive track record on projects and transactions in the sector. He is notably active advising clients on solar projects.

    • Dale is able to step far above the drafting and understands the context and implications of our transaction, as well as potential outcomes, to create reasonable and commercial documentation.

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    • With his advice we are able to avoid unnecessary negotiations and quickly arrive at conclusions.

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  • Michael Graffagna
    Michael Graffagna

    Michael Graffagna

    Michael Graffagna is an established lawyer in Japan with substantial experience in projects and energy work.

    • Michael Graffagna provides advice based on a deep understanding of our business and strategy.

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