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About
Provided by Simon Barrett
Practice Areas
Simon Barrett is the head of Pillsbury’s Finance practice in Japan and the co-head of the firm’s Energy & Infrastructure practice in Japan.
Mr. Barrett advises clients on the development and financing of large-scale projects in the energy and infrastructure sector. He counsels procuring authorities, developers, contractors and lenders on all aspects of projects, from procurement and contract drafting, through to contract administration and dispute resolution.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
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 Barrett maintains a diverse client portfolio of developers, contractors, energy companies and multinational corporations, which he assists throughout the full life cycle of construction projects. He is noted for his ability to handle construction disputes, in addition to contractual and financing mandates.
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Provided by Chambers
"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."
"Simon is one of the leading construction and project lawyers in Tokyo."
"Simon's commitment to understanding and respecting the client's circumstances and situations while striving to achieve their objectives is truly remarkable."
"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."
"Simon is one of the leading construction and project lawyers in Tokyo."
"Simon's commitment to understanding and respecting the client's circumstances and situations while striving to achieve their objectives is truly remarkable."