Nishimura & Asahi

Nishimura & Asahi's group advises both domestic and international clients across a wide range of matters, including gas-fired power and IPP projects, as well as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass projects. The team is also active in emerging sectors such as clean hydrogen, clean ammonia, carbon capture and storage, and battery energy storage systems, alongside PFI and concession projects. The practice is led by Tomohiro Sato who has extensive experience in international project finance cases. Maya Ito regularly advises international investors on cross-border renewable energy projects and provides counsel to both borrowers and lenders in regards to the financing of renewable energy developments in Japan. Sadayuki Matsudaira focuses on project development, acquisitions and alliances. Adrian Joyce and Alexander Woody are key contacts for advising sponsors and financiers on the development, acquisition and financing of complex cross-border projects across renewables, oil and gas, and infrastructure. Nathan Schmidt is another notable name at the firm.