Projects & Energy: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
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+81 3 5220 1800About
Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Mori Hamada& Matsumoto has a broad range of expertise to assist its clients in the energy and infrastructure sector including advising on cross-border investment projects and major project finance transactions. Its close relationships with major players, industrial associations and regulatory authorities enable the firm to help its clients navigate the most recent regulatory reforms and draw upon the most current trends in the industry.
Mori Hamada& Matsumoto has represented and is acting for the most cutting–edge transactions in the continually changing renewable energy and carbon neutral market. It has recently acted for off-shore wind project financing transactions in Japan, cross-border secondary transactions of renewable projects, and several bilateral carbon credit transactions. It has also advised in corporate PPA for off-grid PV system. Mori Hamada & Matsumoto also represents the majority of the listed infrastructure finds in Japan.
The firm has worked on major concession projects of infrastructure including airports and toll roads in Japan, as well as a number of PFI projects for construction of a variety of public facilities.
Chambers Review
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is regularly engaged as legal counsel by trading companies, development banks and energy companies to advise on renewable energy projects, including solar, wind and biomass. The firm is equally capable in the traditional energy sphere, especially acting on LNG developments, and is highly proficient in financing, having worked on numerous syndicated loan transactions, including advising on some of the first infrastructure investment funds in Japan. The team is also knowledgeable regarding market regulations due to its strong relationships with major supervisory authorities. Mori Hamada acts for both lenders and sponsors, either individually or as part of a bidding consortium, and some of its notable clients include Osaka Gas, Takara Leben Infrastructure Fund and Mizuho Securities.
Work Highlights
- Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advised Tokyo Gas Company on the acquisition of membership interests in a 112 MW biomass power plant project in Sendai, in Miyagi prefecture.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They fully understood the background of our enquiry and provided the perfect output."
"Mori Hamada & Matsumoto provides answers and advice of a certain quality, and delivers a high service level."
"They fully understood the background of our enquiry and provided the perfect output."
"Mori Hamada & Matsumoto provides answers and advice of a certain quality, and delivers a high service level."
Notable Practitioners
Takahiro Kobayashi is a distinguished lawyer in Japan with substantial experience in the financing and development of renewable energy projects.
"Kobayashi Takahiro and his team have outstanding ability and experience in the Japanese renewable energy industry."
Takahiro Kobayashi is a remarkable leader with clear vision."
Shigeki Okatani enjoys a solid reputation in Japan's legal market for his work on solar and wind power projects, acting for a range of notable clients in this area.
"He is one of the leading individuals of the renewable energy regulation area. His comments are always accurate."
"Shigeki Okatani has outstanding knowledge and experience in renewable energy and can provide appropriate advice."
Yusuke Murakami is a well-regarded lawyer, notable for his work assisting clients in relation to renewable energy projects. He counts energy companies and developers amongst his clientele and frequently advises on wind projects.
"He is a very experienced, competitive, sophisticated and reliable lawyer."
"He provides very solid responses to all enquiries and is proactive in engaging with clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Japan
Members
Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Hironobu Noma
Hiroshi Maeda
Kei Shirakawa
Mihoko Shima
Head of Department
Toshifumi Ueda
Yuki Matsuda
Yuko Nihonmatsu
