Projects & Energy: International - Japan
What the team is known for
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
"Ashurst can handle any difficult issues at an incredible speed."
"The team possesses excellent in-depth knowledge in the specialised field for which they were engaged. Their service levels and responsiveness were nothing short of excellent."
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 Wadham is a very experienced partner. He is a problem solver, and it makes a lot of difference." "His understanding of the project is tremendous."
David McCormick is a counsel based in Tokyo who is recognised for his activity on the development and financing of power projects. "David McCormick is a hard worker. He delivers solid, accurate, quality work with speed."
