Adrian Joyce > Nishimura & Asahi > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

Nishimura & Asahi‘s banking and finance department is well-placed to advise clients on complex cross-border and domestic transactions, as well as asset finance matters, corporate and syndicated loans, and acquisition financings. Of counsel Katsu Sengoku heads up the team and specialises in ship and aircraft finance, and possesses additional expertise in structured finance work. Other names to note within the team include Adrian Joyce for energy and infrastructure matters, Takashi Saito for subscription finance and syndicated lending issues, and Hideo Horikoshi for his advice to financial sponsors, corporate borrowers, and international financial institutions. Alexander Woody joined the team from White & Case LLP – White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association) in June 2022.

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.

Nishimura & Asahi‘s asset finance team is headed by of counsel Katsu Sengoku and offers clients assistance with cross-border asset finance transactions, ship sales and purchases, ship leasings, and advice on Japanese Operating Lease Transactions with Call Options (JOLCOs). Kosuke Shibukawa is the name to note for finance and investment issues, while Adrian Joyce is the team’s key contact for complex cross-border work and the financing of maritime projects.