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Projects & Energy: International - Japan

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Nishimura & Asahi advised NTT and Mitsui, as sponsors' counsel, on the Seren Juno Subsea Cable Network project between Japan and the USA.

Strengths

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"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."

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"As the largest Japanese firm, their expertise and capability is unrivalled."

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexander Woody
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Alexander Woody
3
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.

"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."

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Adrian Joyce
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Adrian Joyce
4
Band 4

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."

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Alexander Woody
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Alexander Woody
3
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Adrian Joyce
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Adrian Joyce
4
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Sean Conaty
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Sean Conaty
4
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