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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Construction

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What the team is known for
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is frequently called upon to act on construction contracts relating to major international projects, especially in the energy and infrastructure industries. Clients include Japanese trading houses, contractors and energy companies. Also skilled in dealing with cross-border disputes concerning EPC agreements and performance bonds. Offers particular expertise in LNG infrastructure projects. Key clients of the practice include Osaka Gas Co, Sojitz Corporation and Sumitomo Chemical Co.
Strengths
A satisfied source reports: "Pillsbury provides prompt and relevant advice and is dedicated to helping us negotiate the agreements."
A further client praises the firm's "neat and thorough analysis on bid documents."
Work highlights
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman advised Kajima Corporation on the EPC contract for the construction of a USD600 million manufacturing plant in Ibaraki prefecture.
Notable practitioners
Simon Barrett maintains a diverse client portfolio of developers, contractors, energy companies and multinational corporations, whom he assists throughout the full life-cycle of construction projects. Interviewees highlight his ability to handle construction disputes, in addition to contractual and financing mandates. One client praises his "in-depth knowledge of EPC contracts," adding: "We rely heavily on his service, especially in the area of the cross-border construction agreements."
Department Information

Construction
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Location
Marunouchi Eiraku Building
20th floor, 4-1 Marunouchi 1-chome
Chiyoda
Tokyo
Tokyo-to
Japan
100-0005

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