Projects & Energy: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 4
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+81 3 5405 6200Chambers Review
Ashurst has a well-established legal offering in Japan with a strong footprint in the energy industry. The firm is recognised for its expertise in project development and finance, acting for a range of major lenders, sponsors and contractors as well as governments. The team works closely with its global network of offices to provide advice on cross-border projects and is notably experienced on LNG, airport and rail projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have no hesitation in recommending these guys. They deliver on difficult transactions."
"Ashurst's service levels are very high and their responses are quick."
"I have no hesitation in recommending these guys. They deliver on difficult transactions."
"Ashurst's service levels are very high and their responses are quick."
Notable Practitioners
David Wadham is Ashurst's managing partner in Tokyo. He maintains a strong focus on power and infrastructure development and finance, and is commended for his handling of cross-border matters.
"David is an excellent lawyer - very user-friendly and with strong teams behind him, bringing a wealth of experience and pragmatism to the highly complicated deals we work on."
"David provided excellent client service, delivering quality work products, often in challenging timeframes."
David McCormick is a counsel based in Tokyo who is recognised for his activity on the development and financing of power projects.