Projects & Energy: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 4
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Nishimura & Asahi has a solid legal team capable of advising clients on the financing and development of large-scale energy projects. The firm represents both sponsors and lenders including major Japanese banks, trading companies and public authorities. The team is active across LNG, refinery and mining projects, as well as the financing and construction of coal and biomass power projects.
Work Highlights
- Nishimura & Asahi advisedSociété Générale on the project financing for a 25 MWac solar power project in Japan, contracted under a virtual PPA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nishimura & Asahi have accumulated exceptional knowledge and experience through their involvement in numerous projects in the domestic energy sector."
"The team of lawyers is well organised, responsive and always helpful."
"Nishimura & Asahi have accumulated exceptional knowledge and experience through their involvement in numerous projects in the domestic energy sector."
"The team of lawyers is well organised, responsive and always helpful."
Notable Practitioners
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 renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
"Tomohiro Sato is a leading figure in project finance for wind farms in Japan."
"He provides project support with a good understanding of the issues peculiar to renewable energy projects."
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.
"He is one of the most famous LNG experts in Japan. He knows everything happening in the industry, and that is very helpful."
"Alexander has in-depth knowledge of LNG projects and contracts, and is able to provide accurate advice quickly based on a good understanding of clients' business."
Mikiko Soga is recognised as a respected lawyer with expertise in renewable energy projects and infrastructure financing.
"Mikiko Soga is one of the most reliable lawyers in the field of renewable energy in Japan."
"She has experience of being seconded to megabanks and has a high level of commercial awareness, so she can provide practical services."
Adrian Joyce is based in Tokyo and has experience acting for domestic and multinational lenders and sponsors on cross-border project financing mandates.
"His expertise and customer care on energy-related projects has been really appreciated."
"Adrian is highly client-focused, and we trust him to put together the right team for each assignment and to deliver efficient and effective legal support in every instance."
Sean Conaty is a partner in the firm's Tokyo office. He is experienced in relation to project finance, regularly assisting lenders with projects across Asia.
"Sean is dedicated and very helpful throughout the whole process."
"Sean was able to guide clients through the financing document negotiation process in a timely manner, and his dedication is well recognised."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nishimura & Asahi
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