Projects & Energy: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 1
Contact number
+81-3-6775-1000About
Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
[Projects Finance/Private Finance Initiatives]
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune provides practical and comprehensive commercial advice for the successful structuring and implementation of projects, as well as focusing heavily on assisting clients in developing the most effective and efficient financing and security packages to meet their specific commercial needs.
[Energy and Natural Resources]
AMT has extensive experience advising on energy and resources projects, as well as transactions domestically and internationally. We also assist clients in resolving energy and resources related disputes on an international and domestic level. AMT provides a full range of legal services covering all aspects of all energy and natural resource related industries.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune boasts a wealth of experience in relation to PFI infrastructure matters in Japan, acting for public authorities and commercial and development banks. The team is particularly skilled in tackling domestic mega-solar projects, with considerable experience in major privatisations, and also demonstrates capability in traditional energy development alongside its renewables expertise. The firm offers impressive experience in project finance matters and works closely with its notable capital markets team to advise on projects-related bond issuances.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure on its acquisition of a minority stake in the Hornsea One offshore wind project from Equitix.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide stable and accurate legal advice in a timely manner."
"Anderson Mori had the top-level experience and knowledge to advise on the transaction and standout skills to solve relevant issues."
"They provide stable and accurate legal advice in a timely manner."
"Anderson Mori had the top-level experience and knowledge to advise on the transaction and standout skills to solve relevant issues."
Notable Practitioners
Takashi Akahane is a seasoned lawyer in Japan with a stellar reputation for his work in this area, regularly advising both corporate and government clients on projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Reiji Takahashi is a strong lawyer in Japan with excellent experience in renewable energy project financing mandates, as well as related acquisitions.
"He provides appropriate advice for individual projects based on a wealth of experience and also gives us comprehensive insights into the legal landscape."
Norifumi Takeuchi is recognised for his practice in project finance matters. He frequently advises banks and other lenders in relation to the financing of substantial renewable energy projects.
"He always carefully listens to any request or enquiry from the business and provides the best solution to complicated issues which nobody else could resolve."
"With a very deep knowledge and outstanding expertise, Norifumi provides professional advice based on a thorough understanding of our business."
Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Japan