Projects & Energy: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
Contact number
+81 3 5561 6600Chambers Review
Clifford Chance's legal team in Japan regularly represents high-profile clients on a range of domestic and cross-border project development, finance and operation matters. Its team of international lawyers works closely with domestic bengoshi to provide clients with a one-stop shop service. The team represents significant corporate and financial clients on infrastructure, mining, power and renewable energy matters, including the financing and development of onshore and overseas wind farm projects. Its key clients include Actis, Vena and Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance acted as lenders' counsel to a syndicate of international commercial banks in relation to a USD2.17 billion facility for San Miguel Corporation, in order to finance the land development works for the New Manila International Airport in the Philippines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is exceptional. Their level of service is the best I have seen and their responsiveness is always timely."
"The team was very knowledgeable about key issues and was able to advise lenders based on a strong breadth of knowledge."
"The team is exceptional. Their level of service is the best I have seen and their responsiveness is always timely."
"The team was very knowledgeable about key issues and was able to advise lenders based on a strong breadth of knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Yusuke Abe is a partner in Tokyo and a popular choice of legal counsel in project financing matters, advising a range of multinational and domestic clients. He frequently advises on the development and financing of renewable energy projects.
"I have very high regard for Yusuke Abe. He is among the best cross-border advisers in Japan. He is very perceptive and has a great deal of common sense."
"His knowledge, advice and leadership is tremendously strong and recommendable."
Hans Menski is an established figure in the Japanese projects market. He regularly assists clients with project finance matters, acting for a range of domestic and multinational clients.
"Hans is a knowledgeable counterpart, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills."
"Hans is excellent to work with and is always quick to respond and meet our often tight deadlines."