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Morrison Foerster Offices
SHIN-MARUNOUCHI BUILDING, 29TH FLOOR
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TOKYO 100-6529
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Dale Caldwell
Work Department
Finance & Projects
Position
Partner
Career
Dale’s practice focuses on a broad variety of sophisticated financing transactions, including: project finance, in which he represents lenders, project sponsors and construction contractors in connection with development and financing of infrastructure projects around the world; and LBO/MBO and other acquisition finance, in which he regularly represents lenders and both strategic and financial buyers. Dale also has substantial experience advising companies on cross-border M&A, joint venture and strategic alliance transactions. Dale previously served as the co-chair of the firm’s Global Finance Department.
Education
University of Arizona, B.A.
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D.
Bar Admissions: California and Japan (Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi)
Lawyer Rankings
Japan > Projects and energy: International firms and joint ventures
(Hall of Fame)With their ‘high standard of expertise, commercial sense and legal skills’, Michael Graffagna and Dale Caldwell lead the projects and energy team at Morrison Foerster. Both partners have extensive experience in conventional power projects, including LNG and gas-to-power, as well as in renewable energy, mining and transportation projects. The practice is a one-stop shop for clients in the energy sector across Japan and on an international scale, with Graffagna handling outbound deals and Caldwell working on domestic and inbound transactions. The team also works in tandem with the firm’s wider Asia energy and infrastructure group on outbound energy and infrastructure projects across the Asia-pacific region. The practice sees projects through from structuring, planning and licensing to construction, financing and operation. Limited recourse financing is a particular focus area for the team and Masahiro Shiga and Yukhi Asano bring broad finance-related expertise to the team. The group’s diverse client base reflects its sponsor focus, ranging from financial institutions to developers. The team is also uniquely positioned to advise technology companies and handle tech-driven renewable energy transactions. Jon Ornolfsson left the team in December 2022.
Lawyer Rankings
- Hall of Fame Japan > Projects and energy: International firms and joint ventures
- Projects and energy: International firms and joint ventures Japan
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