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Michael Graffagna is an established lawyer in Japan with substantial experience in projects and energy work.
Michael Graffagna
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Band 3 : Projects & Energy: International
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Michael Graffagna
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Practice Areas
Mike has 30 years of experience representing parties in the development, construction, acquisition, divestment, and financing of infrastructure projects around the world. His work spans an extensive range of projects and industries, including LNG (regasification terminals and liquefaction facilities), renewable and conventional power (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, gas, coal, and nuclear), mining (iron ore, gold, copper, molybdenum, zinc, lead, and silver), telecommunications (satellite networks, cellular networks, and fiber optic undersea cable), transportation (high-speed and light-rail) and midstream/downstream oil and gas (pipelines and petrochemical facilities). He works on projects around the globe, including in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, the Bahamas, Angola, Nigeria, China, India, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and Papua New Guinea.
Career
Mike is admitted to practice in California and New York, and is qualified in Japan (Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi).
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Mike has an unparalleled experience and knowledge in energy projects and M&A. He understands when we need an aggressive negotiator and when we need a soft landing with our counterparties.
Mike has good commercial awareness and, from his long experience in Japan, he knows about Japanese firms' attitudes, reactions and culture; thus, his advice is very helpful and good.
Mike has an unparalleled experience and knowledge in energy projects and M&A. He understands when we need an aggressive negotiator and when we need a soft landing with our counterparties.
Mike has good commercial awareness and, from his long experience in Japan, he knows about Japanese firms' attitudes, reactions and culture; thus, his advice is very helpful and good.
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