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Simon Barrett
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Lawyers profile | Asia-Pacific 2026: Projects & Energy: International, Construction
Simon Barrett
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Projects & Energy: International

Japan

6 Years Ranked

Spotlight

Construction

Japan

15 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2026

About

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Practice Areas

Simon Barrett is a Japan-based projects and energy lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience advising sponsors, strategic investors, private equity funds, contractors, and lenders on complex, high-value energy and infrastructure transactions worldwide.

His practice spans the full lifecycle of major projects and investments, including project development, project finance, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, restructurings, and related dispute resolution. Simon regularly advises on acquisitions and disposals of energy and infrastructure assets, minority and majority stake transactions, and strategic joint ventures.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Projects & Energy: International - Japan

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Simon Barrett offers extensive expertise in energy transactions and project development matters.

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Construction - Japan

Spotlight
Individual Editorial

Simon Barrett maintains a diverse client portfolio of developers, contractors, energy companies and multinational corporations, which he assists throughout the full life cycle of construction projects. He is noted for his ability to handle construction disputes, in addition to contractual and financing mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Simon Barrett is particularly strong in complex projects in the construction field.

Projects & Energy: International respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

He offers top-tier client service and experience with great sophistication, responsiveness and real understanding of the industry, market and our business.

Construction respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Simon Barrett delivers excellent client service and goes above and beyond our expectations.

Construction respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

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