Banking & Finance: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
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+81 3 6438 5200Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is recognised for handling credit facilities and syndicated and mezzanine loans. The team is very experienced in handling multi-jurisdictional financings, often coordinating with colleagues in other offices in the region. The firm is also well known for advising on shipping finance matters, particularly those involving FLNG vessels. The firm's lawyers act for both borrowers and lenders, and have additional expertise in representing sponsors of energy projects.
Work Highlights
- A&O advised the lenders to CSN Mineração on the construction of an iron ore pellet feed production plant in Brazil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a good ability to manage timelines and complex transactions with strong counterparties."
"A&O Shearman has a well-diversified team with a wide range of skills and experience, from junior associates to senior partners, in all aspects of our business's needs."
"The firm was able to respond to enquiries in a timely manner throughout the project."
"The team has a good ability to manage timelines and complex transactions with strong counterparties."
"A&O Shearman has a well-diversified team with a wide range of skills and experience, from junior associates to senior partners, in all aspects of our business's needs."
"The firm was able to respond to enquiries in a timely manner throughout the project."
Notable Practitioners
Scott Neilson is highly praised for his project finance expertise, with a track record in financing arrangements for LNG and floating LNG infrastructure projects.
Matthias Voss is a notable project finance practitioner. He is frequently mandated to advise on renewable energy financing, including hydrogen infrastructure and offshore wind power projects.
"Matthias is well informed of our business and its needs."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Japan