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Projects & Energy: Domestic - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi has a solid legal team capable of advising clients on the financing and development of large-scale energy projects. The firm represents both sponsors and lenders including major Japanese banks, trading companies and public authorities. The team is active across LNG, refinery and mining projects, as well as the financing and construction of coal and biomass power projects.

Work Highlights

  • Nishimura & Asahi advised Societe Generale on the project financing for a 25 MWac solar power project to be contracted under a virtual PPA in Inuyama City, Aichi prefecture.

  • Nishimura & Asahi advised Orix and Osaka IR on the development of and project financing of the specified integrated resort facilities in Yumeshima, Osaka.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tomohiro Sato
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Tomohiro Sato
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Band 1

Tomohiro Sato offers clients a wealth of experience across a range of different matters, including project finance. He advises a range of impressive lenders on deals relating to the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

Mikiko Soga
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Mikiko Soga
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Band 2
Mikiko Soga is recognised as a respected lawyer with expertise in renewable energy projects and infrastructure financing.

Mikiko Soga has deep knowledge of both infrastructure and energy businesses and is also an expert in banking practice.

Mikiko Soga serves as a member of the government's policy deliberation committee and is strong in policy trends.

Alexander Woody
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Alexander Woody
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Band 3
Alexander Woody is a partner in Nishimura & Asahi's Tokyo office and has an impressive track record on both project finance and development mandates. He earns recognition for his expertise in LNG matters.

In the LNG market, practical knowledge is very important. Alex is one of few lawyers with such knowledge.

He always provides valuable legal advice based on a deep understanding of the business around LNG-related matters.

Adrian Joyce
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Adrian Joyce
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Adrian Joyce is based in Tokyo and has experience acting for domestic and multinational lenders and sponsors on cross-border project financing mandates.

Adrian Joyce is a good operator, quite adept at managing international clients.

Adrian does very well, knowing what requirements are and balancing them well.

Ranked Lawyers at
Nishimura & Asahi

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Projects & Energy: Domestic

Tomohiro Sato
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Tomohiro Sato
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Mikiko Soga
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Mikiko Soga
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Band 2
Projects & Energy: International

Alexander Woody
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Alexander Woody
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Band 3
Adrian Joyce
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Adrian Joyce
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Band 4