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Hans Menski

Hans Menski

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Projects & Energy: International

Japan

8 years ranked

Banking & Finance: International

Japan

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Hans Menski advises on cross-border oil & gas, power and infrastructure projects transactions, with particular expertise in first-of-a-kind project developments and complex, multi-source financings.

Hans has been based in Tokyo for over eight years advising borrowers, sponsors and financiers on their international energy and infrastructure projects investments in a range of sectors including thermal and renewable power, refining and petrochemicals, oil & gas, mining and LNG. He also advises on the acquisition and acquisition financing of power and infrastructure assets and on ECA-backed financings.

Hans previously worked in London and Paris and is a member of Clifford Chance’s Worldwide Projects Group.

Career

London School of Economics and Political Science (BA) 2003

London School of Economics and Political Science (LL.M) 2004

Allen & Overy, London 2006

Allen & Overy, Tokyo 2007

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2008

Allen & Overy, Paris 2014

Joined Clifford Chance, Paris 2016

Clifford Chance, Tokyo 2017

Registered as Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi (England & Wales) 2017

Partner since 2018

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Projects & Energy: International - Japan

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Hans Menski is an established figure in the Japanese projects market. He regularly assists clients with project finance matters, acting for a range of domestic and multinational clients.
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Banking & Finance: International - Japan

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Hans Menski represents lenders in connection with project financing for international investments across various sectors, including oil, gas and renewable power.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Aside from providing competent advice at key points, he was very capable of leading the discussions.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Hans Menski was excellent in terms of expertise, teaming and communication skills.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific

  • He was a very reliable partner with extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of the business practices in the financial industry.

    Banking & Finance: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Hans has been a great partner for us on various acquisition financing deals and brings in a lot of relevant experience along with a balanced commercial and legal mindset.

    Banking & Finance: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance (69)

Asia-Pacific Region

Australia

India

Indonesia

Japan

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