Projects & Energy: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 4
Contact number
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has a Tokyo-based construction, energy and infrastructure legal practice which is active on a range of transactions. The firm offers notable experience in LNG development projects and transactions, acting for a range of Japanese corporates, contractors, trading houses and lenders. The team is additionally able to advise on construction disputes in the energy sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pillsbury has a great depth of subject matter experts from various jurisdictions who work seamlessly as a team."
"They understand the demands and requirements of Japanese clients when approaching international transactions."
"Pillsbury has a great depth of subject matter experts from various jurisdictions who work seamlessly as a team."
"They understand the demands and requirements of Japanese clients when approaching international transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Olivia Matsushita is a partner in Pillsbury's Tokyo office who has a growing reputation in the market for her skills in cross-border energy project transactions.
"Olivia always demonstrates a high level of commercial awareness and sensitivity to clients' business demands."
"She knows pretty well about Japanese companies and mindset. That is very helpful."
Simon Barrett heads Pillsbury's energy and infrastructure and finance practices in Japan. He offers extensive expertise in energy transactions and project development matters.
"Simon excels at distilling complex legal points into a form that the Japanese client will understand and that is relevant to their business needs."
"He demonstrates an exceptional ability to patiently organise highly complex cases, consistently offering the optimal advice to his clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pillsbury
Japan