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Nishimura & Asahi Offices
OTEMON TOWER, 1-1-2 OTEMACHI
CHIYODA-KU
TOKYO 100-8124
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Nathan Schmidt
Work Department
Finance practice
Position
Partner, Tokyo
Career
Nathan is a partner in our Finance practice. With over 19 year’s experience, he advises both Japanese and international clients on a broad range of cross-border banking and financing matters.
He represents clients engaged in a broad range of banking and finance matters, including real estate financing facilities, leveraged financing transactions, restructurings, project financing facilities and structured finance transactions. He also has expertise in representing foreign and domestic investors, funds, and corporate entities in various types of matters, including joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and investment transactions. In recent years, he has also represented clients engaged in many solar PV projects and other renewable energy projects.
Languages
English
Memberships
2016 | Registered as a Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi (Primary Jurisdiction: New York, U.S.A.)
2004 | Admitted in New York
Education
2003 | Duke University School of Law (J.D.,LL.M.)
1999 | University of Hawaii at Manoa (B.A.)
Lawyer Rankings
Japan > Projects and energy: Independent local firms
(Next Generation Partners: Gaiben)Nishimura & Asahi draws on its strong international offering to advise on energy and infrastructure projects in Japan, Asia and beyond. Led by Tomohiro Sato, the team advises across the energy and natural resources sector, handling project financing, development and procurement. It is also active in the offshore wind sector, advising foreign and domestic lenders and sponsors on major offshore wind projects. Within the team, Teruyuki Yamamoto is an expert in PPP and PFI projects; Kohei Ishida handles solar and wind power projects; Hiroyasu Konno focuses on oil and LNG transactions; and Sadayuki Matsudaira focuses on the energy sector, including electricity, gas and heat-supply businesses. Maya Ito counts Japanese megabanks, international banks and trading houses among her clients. Adrian Joyce’s expertise spans the LNG, offshore wind and shipping sectors and Nathan Schmidt advises on solar PV projects, as well as both onshore and offshore wind projects. Alexander Woody advises on international energy and natural resources project investments, development and financing. Nagahide Sato retired in March 2023.
Lawyer Rankings
- Next Generation Partners: Gaiben Japan > Projects and energy: Independent local firms
- Projects and energy: Independent local firms Japan
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