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Dale Caldwell

Global 2026

Morrison Foerster

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy: International

Japan

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Dale’s practice focuses on a broad range of sophisticated financing transactions, including: project finance, in which he represents lenders, project sponsors and construction contractors in connection with development and financing of infrastructure projects around the world; and LBO/MBO and other acquisition finance, in which he regularly represents lenders and both strategic and financial buyers. Dale also has substantial experience advising companies on cross-border M&A, joint venture, and strategic alliance transactions.

Career

Dale previously served as the co-chair of the firm’s Global Finance Department. He is admitted to practice in California and is qualified in Japan (Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Projects & Energy: International - Japan

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Dale Caldwell is a highly rated projects and energy lawyer in Japan, with an impressive track record on projects and transactions in the sector. He is notably active advising clients on solar projects.

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Strengths

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Dale is able to step far above the drafting and understands the context and implications of our transaction, as well as potential outcomes, to create reasonable and commercial documentation.
Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Global Guide
With his advice we are able to avoid unnecessary negotiations and quickly arrive at conclusions.
Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Global Guide

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