Projects & Energy: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 4
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Nishimura & Asahi has a robust bench of knowledgeable lawyers in Japan, adept at advising clients on the financing and development of renewable energy projects, with a large legal team capable of facilitating large-scale, complex developments. 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. Its key clients include Nomura, Hokuriku Electric Power and NTT.
Work Highlights
- Nishimura & Asahi advised NTT and Mitsui, as sponsors' counsel, on the Seren Juno Subsea Cable Network project between Japan and the USA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Regardless of the complexity of the questions and short notice of requests from our side, Nishimura & Asahi's work has met – and sometimes exceeded – our expectations."
"As the largest Japanese firm, their expertise and capability is unrivalled."
"Regardless of the complexity of the questions and short notice of requests from our side, Nishimura & Asahi's work has met – and sometimes exceeded – our expectations."
"As the largest Japanese firm, their expertise and capability is unrivalled."
Notable Practitioners
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 coal, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
"Tomohiro Sato is really good and easy to work with."
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.
"Alex has outstanding knowledge and experience in the Asian LNG market. He always provides quick and insightful comments."
"We are very aware of his reputation on LNG transactions. We believe he is a projects lawyer of the highest quality, and he offers superior value at domestic Japanese law firm rates."
Mikiko Soga is recognised as a respected lawyer with expertise in renewable energy projects and infrastructure financing.
"She is a very experienced lawyer with deep knowledge in the power sector in Japan. She is also capable of building the best team based on the transaction and the client's needs."
"Mikiko Soga's speed, quality and responsiveness are all at a high level."
Adrian Joyce is based in Tokyo and has experience acting for domestic and multinational lenders and sponsors on cross-border project financing mandates.
"He is a good lawyer who is experienced and knows the industry. He is also a good Japanese speaker. He is very responsible and great to work with."
"Adrian is an experienced lawyer. He knows when to push and when not to push."
Sean Conaty is experienced in relation to project finance, regularly assisting lenders with projects across Asia.
"We enjoyed working with Sean. He is very commercial and a nice person to work with. It is easy to talk with him about ideas and points."
"Mr Conaty has been instrumental in facilitating the requisite legal support from his firm while providing a deft, multi-disciplinary approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nishimura & Asahi
Japan