Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Dale Caldwell and Michael Graffagna in Tokyo are key contacts.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster advised PAG Renewables on an inbound investment into a 34.55MW solar power project located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are extremely thoughtful, thorough and creative. The team covers domestic and international aspects well."
"We get not only pure legal advice but also how to approach the issue."
"They are extremely thoughtful, thorough and creative. The team covers domestic and international aspects well."
"We get not only pure legal advice but also how to approach the issue."