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Provided by Alexander Woody
Energy
Joint Ventures
Cross border M&A
Project Finance
Cross-border Transactions (General)
Construction & Infrastructure
Mining & Metals
2022 – present Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)
2000 – 2022 White & Case LLP
1995 – 2000 Cades, Schutte, Fleming & Wright, Honolulu, Hawaii
1992 – 1995 Konaka, Toyama & Hosoya, Tokyo
Registered as a Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi (Primary Jurisdiction: Hawaii) (2001)
Hawaii State Bar (1996)
Texas State Bar (1994)
INPEX CORPORATION
JERA Co., Inc.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
TOKYO GAS Co., Ltd.
・Advise Japanese companies on investments, joint venture arrangements, offtake arrangements and transportation arrangements in respect of CCS, clean hydrogen, and clean ammonia projects.
・Advised LNG purchasers and traders on numerous long-term, mid-term and spot LNG sale and purchase agreements.
・Advised LNG purchasers and traders on procurement, financing, and chartering of LNG vessels.
・Advised Japanese major energy companies on equity investments in Pluto (Train 1) LNG Project, Gorgon LNG Project, and Wheatstone LNG Project, including Equity Sale and Purchase Agreements, JOAs, shareholder agreements, processing agreements, lifting agreements, balancing agreements, and other project documents.
・Advised clients on investments in and tolling arrangements for LNG liquefaction, on-shore receiving and FSRUs in the US and Asia Pacific.
・Advised clients regarding natural gas purchase and pipeline transportation for feedgas to be used in LNG liquefaction projects.
Harvard Law School
J.D.
1992
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts
1989
English
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
