Projects & Energy: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
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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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Chambers Review
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 represented Tokyo Electric Power Company in the sale of its shares in Eurus Energy Holdings to Toyota Tsusho.
Strengths
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"The firm can be said to be at the top level. Both its quality and speed are at an undisputed level."
"Every member of their team has robust knowledge and experience in this area. They are very dedicated, quick to respond and never miss deadlines."
"The firm can be said to be at the top level. Both its quality and speed are at an undisputed level."
"Every member of their team has robust knowledge and experience in this area. They are very dedicated, quick to respond and never miss deadlines."
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 advising major multinational lenders.
"He is one of the most reliable lawyers I have ever worked with."
"He is a very prominent and proactive lawyer who adds value to the transaction of his client."
Kiyoshi Honda is admired in Japan's legal market for his adept handling of energy sector transactions, as well as project development mandates.
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 is the key person for us to complete the transaction."
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