Projects & Energy: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
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Milbank's team of lawyers in Japan has an impressive track record of advising local and international clients, including trading houses, utilities and ECAs, regularly assisting with cross-border energy mandates across diverse jurisdictions. The team is especially experienced in the financing and development of projects in South-East Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The firm excels in handling LNG and other traditional power projects, as well as advising on infrastructure mandates.
Work Highlights
- Milbank advised the sponsors, including Total, ExxonMobil, Santos and JX, on the financing of the development of an LNG plant and associated infrastructure in Papua New Guinea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is always updated on trends in the energy transition business."
"The Milbank team provided commercial and technical advice throughout, tailored to the complex and varied requirements of the client base."
"The team is always updated on trends in the energy transition business."
"The Milbank team provided commercial and technical advice throughout, tailored to the complex and varied requirements of the client base."
Notable Practitioners
Aled Davies is a distinguished lawyer in Japan with substantial experience in project finance matters, advising on work across the Asia-Pacific region. He is acclaimed as a market-leading expert on regional energy infrastructure financing mandates.
"Aled has strong leadership with out-of-the-box thinking."
"I am always satisfied with his professionalism and insights based on lots of business experience."
Andrew Pendleton is a partner in Tokyo with well-established experience in the area of project finance. He is particularly noted for his experience advising clients in relation to mining and resources projects.
"Andrew is a pleasure to work with, delivering robust commercial solutions, based on sound legal analysis, to the ongoing challenges."
"He provides excellent client delivery and service. He fought for his client's interests at all times."
Justen Fleming is a special counsel in Tokyo, offering extensive experience on project finance and development mandates.
Ranked Lawyers at
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