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Adrian Joyce

Adrian Joyce

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Nishimura & Asahi
 Nishimura & Asahi

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance: International Asset Finance

Japan

6 years ranked

Projects & Energy: International

Japan

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Asset Finance, Project Finance, Energy, Oil and Gas, Renewables, Infrastructure/PPP, Cross-border Financial Transactions, Cross-border Restructuring, Acquisition Finance, Real Estate Finance.

Career

Foreign Law Partner, Nishimura & Asahi*; Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Tokyo (2009-2020); Mizuho Bank, Ltd., London (2006-2009); CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, London (2004-2006); Taylor Wessing, London (2001-2004).

* Please note that we are not engaged in a Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo (the operation of a foreign law joint enterprise).

Professional Memberships

Admitted in England and Wales (2003); Registered as a Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi (2014) (Not Admitted in Japan).

Personal

University of Law (PGCE/LPC, 2000/2001); Waseda University (MBA, 2000); University of Tokyo (Monbusho Scholarship, 1996-1998); University of Essex (MA, 1994); University of Sheffield (BA, 1993).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance: International Asset Finance - Japan

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Adrian Joyce of Nishimura & Asahi covers shipping issues and project finance, including infrastructure and mining projects.

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Projects & Energy: International - Japan

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Adrian Joyce is based in Tokyo and has experience acting for domestic and multinational lenders and sponsors on cross-border project financing mandates.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Adrian does very well in complex project finance work involving a lot of parties - he knows what it requires and balances them well. He is also hands-on and always responsive.

    Banking & Finance: International Asset FinanceChambers Global Guide

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

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Global Guide

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

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Nishimura & Asahi (48)

Asia-Pacific Region

China

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    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International Firms

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Europe-wide

Global Market Leaders

Japan

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