Projects & Energy: Domestic

Tomohiro Sato offers clients a wealth of experience across a range of different matters, including project finance. He advises a range of impressive lenders on deals relating to the coal, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

"Tomohiro Sato is really good and easy to work with."

Alexander Woody is a partner in Nishimura & Asahi's Tokyo office and has an impressive track record on both project finance and development mandates. He earns recognition for his expertise in LNG matters.

"Alex has outstanding knowledge and experience in the Asian LNG market. He always provides quick and insightful comments."

"We are very aware of his reputation on LNG transactions. We believe he is a projects lawyer of the highest quality, and he offers superior value at domestic Japanese law firm rates."

Mikiko Soga is recognised as a respected lawyer with expertise in renewable energy projects and infrastructure financing.

"She is a very experienced lawyer with deep knowledge in the power sector in Japan. She is also capable of building the best team based on the transaction and the client's needs."

"Mikiko Soga's speed, quality and responsiveness are all at a high level."

Adrian Joyce is based in Tokyo and has experience acting for domestic and multinational lenders and sponsors on cross-border project financing mandates.

"He is a good lawyer who is experienced and knows the industry. He is also a good Japanese speaker. He is very responsible and great to work with."

"Adrian is an experienced lawyer. He knows when to push and when not to push."

Sean Conaty is experienced in relation to project finance, regularly assisting lenders with projects across Asia.

"We enjoyed working with Sean. He is very commercial and a nice person to work with. It is easy to talk with him about ideas and points."

"Mr Conaty has been instrumental in facilitating the requisite legal support from his firm while providing a deft, multi-disciplinary approach."