Projects & Energy: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
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Provided by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has a strong Infrastructure, Energy and Environment practice team with extensive experience and knowledge that provides prompt legal advice to clients in connection with the increasingly important areas of infrastructure, energy and the environment.
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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is a leading law firm acting for major domestic and international clients on solar, wind, power and PFI infrastructure projects in Japan. The team has considerable expertise in handling complex energy sector investments and transactions, regularly acting for major sponsors and banking groups in project finance. It regularly advises Japanese clients on domestic projects as well as those in South-East Asian countries. The practice is noted for its up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and issues in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and is also active on behalf of energy and utility companies on high-profile project financings. The firm offers significant experience in privatisation mandates in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Work Highlights
- Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu advised MGM Resorts International on the development of one of Japan’s first integrated resorts, in Osaka.
Strengths
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"Nagashima Ohno are always very responsive and their responses never disappoint."
"Their expertise and experience span across various legal domains, showing a high level of proficiency."
"Nagashima Ohno are always very responsive and their responses never disappoint."
"Their expertise and experience span across various legal domains, showing a high level of proficiency."
Notable Practitioners
Takao Higuchi has forged a formidable reputation as one of Japan’s most respected project finance lawyers. He also offers additional experience of PFI and PPP work.
Jiro Mikami is an established lawyer in Japan for project finance, with an impressive track record of advising major multinational lenders.
"He is one of the top lawyers in renewable energy in Japan, and his significant contribution to the expansion of the industry includes educating young practitioners."
"Mikami is attentive, responsive and dedicated to meeting the needs and expectations of his clients."
Kiyoshi Honda is admired in Japan's legal market for his adept handling of energy sector transactions, as well as project development mandates.
"Kiyoshi Honda has a wealth of experience and knowledge and offers a variety of good suggestions."
"His legal skill is great and he is a supportive attorney who truly cares."
Rintaro Hirano offers notable experience in infrastructure matters in Japan. He is best known for his work advising clients on the full range of corporate legal issues, including airport concession agreements and joint ventures.
"Rintaro Hirano's client service level is excellent and he provides sophisticated legal advice with well-balanced commercial awareness."
Tsutomu Kobayashi specialises in project financing for renewable and clean energy projects, particularly offshore wind farms.
"Tsutomu Kobayashiunderstands clients' needs and responds accordingly."
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