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What the Team is Known For

White & Case's legal team in Japan earns praise for its deep knowledge of LNG and logistics. The team attracts instructions on the development of major transport infrastructure and energy projects across the Asia-Pacific region and further afield, including in Africa and also offers experience in the renewables sphere, especially on solar development. The firm's client base includes major Japanese trading companies, ECAs and utilities.

Work Highlights

  • White & Case advised Japan Petroleum Exploration on the acquisition, through its US subsidiary, of JERA Americas' equity interest in Gulf Coast LNG Holdings, which owns an interest in the Freeport LNG project in Texas, for approximately USD380 million.

Strengths

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They have very solid knowledge of market practice and of bankability issues addressed by lenders, and they have good negotiation skills in very challenging circumstances.

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White & Case can propose clear and reasonable reviews and solutions, understanding the client's intentions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Harrison
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Paul Harrison
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Paul Harrison is a partner in Tokyo with longstanding experience in LNG projects and is best known for his work on financing matters, acting for a range of lenders and borrowers.

Paul is one of the best attorneys I have worked with.

He is always available to support the client and has great market awareness on energy market, in-depth knowledge for certain energy technologies and great diplomatic and organisational skills.

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