Construction | Asia-Pacific

Atsumi & Sakai's experienced construction and infrastructure team advises on EPC and international construction contracts and disputes. The law firm boasts numerous clients in the energy, engineering and manufacturing sectors, also advising international businesses on construction in Japan.

Baker McKenzie remains a popular choice with foreign contractors for domestic construction transactions. It boasts notable strengths in all aspects of solar and other energy development projects. Its construction and infrastructure expertise is backed by a strong banking and project finance offering. It frequently advises domestic and international financial institutions and clients from the manufacturing, telecommunications and energy sectors.

City-Yuwa Partners' Tokyo-based construction and infrastructure team is regularly called on to advise on a range of infrastructure projects, including rail, power, transport and waste processing facilities, often cross-border in nature. The firm frequently acts for construction consultants and contractors, as well as local governments and government agencies. The team is also well equipped to handle EPC contract disputes.

Herbert Smith Freehills has a pre-eminent team with a proven track record in handling complex contentious construction matters including disputes arising from transport infrastructure and energy projects, in addition to shipbuilding. The team acts for a diverse clientele including leading trading houses, developers and contractors. It also secures mandates to assist with tender offers for civil construction projects and EPC contract negotiations. It works in conjunction with local counsel to assist foreign corporations with domestic construction projects and is also a counsel of choice for domestic clients with outbound project financing and development needs.

Nishimura & Asahi has a recognised team comprising bengoshi and foreign registered lawyers who are well placed to assist major domestic clients with projects in Japan and overseas. The team is mandated to act on EPC, supply and installation, and design and build contracts, in addition to representing clients in disputes arising out of energy, transport infrastructure and real estate projects. The firm draws on strength from its lawyers based in Singapore to further assist clients.

Pillsbury is frequently called upon to act on construction contracts relating to major international projects, especially in the energy and infrastructure industries. Its clients include Japanese trading houses, contractors and energy companies. The team is also skilled in dealing with cross-border disputes concerning EPC agreements and performance bonds. It offers particular expertise in LNG infrastructure projects.