LAWYER PROFILE

David McCormick

Asia-Pacific 2026

Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy: International

Japan

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

David McCormick has been based in the Tokyo office for over a decade and has extensive experience working with Japanese financial institutions and corporates on complex cross-border transactions. David specialises in outbound project finance in the energy and infrastructure sectors. His clients include export credit agencies, multilaterals, commercial banks, sponsors and project companies. His previous experience includes a secondment within a Japanese export credit agency. David also has experience in a wider range of finance work, including asset finance.

David is qualified in England & Wales and is a registered foreign lawyer (Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi) in Japan admitted to the Tokyo Bar Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Projects & Energy: International - Japan

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

David McCormick is a counsel based in Tokyo who is recognised for his activity on the development and financing of power projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David McCormick is very helpful, standing by our side. He responds overnight and is very good at organising complex situations in which many stakeholders are involved, each with their positions.
Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
David McCormick takes care of and respects options of all lenders including both commercial and public lenders. He is hard-working, responsive and available.
Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific