Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 4
Contact number
+852 2585 0888Chambers Review
Morrison Foerster's team in Japan acts as legal counsel to significant clients on development and financing mandates, especially for projects located in Japan, South-East Asia and further afield. Gas and LNG are areas of particular expertise, whilst the team remains active advising on renewable projects, most notably in the solar power sector. It also maintains a strong record in handling IPP bids, restructuring of joint ventures and expansion of existing projects. It has a coordinated team of both bengoshi and New York-qualified lawyers that allows for a holistic cross-border practice. Its key clients include Tokyo Gas and Sumitomo.
Dale Caldwell and Michael Graffagna in Tokyo are key contacts.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented First Solar in the sale of its 293 MW DC utility-scale solar project development platform in Japan to PAG.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They can understand our concerns quickly and provide advice to solve complicated issues. Their advice is always practical, rather than academic."
"They can understand our concerns quickly and provide advice to solve complicated issues. Their advice is always practical, rather than academic."