Paul Coggins > Norton Rose Fulbright > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

Norton Rose Fulbright’s banking and finance team in Tokyo stands out for its shipping and project finance expertise. Practice head George Gibson has over three decades of experience in the financing, acquisition, and disposal of infrastructure and energy-related projects. Paul Coggins leads the firm’s maritime practice, primarily advising commercial banks, ECAs, and sponsors on the financing of ships and offshore units. Akihiko Takamatsu’s varied practice covers asset finance, structured finance, and insolvency matters. Mai Tezuka is also noted for her aviation and maritime finance experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s projects and energy practice in Tokyo offers a comprehensive service to leading Japanese clients, with the team noted particularly for its expertise in the energy transition space. Practice head George Gibson’s broad experience encompasses power, hydropower, infrastructure, LNG, oil & gas, and renewables projects, among others. Maritime finance specialist Paul Coggins often advises commercial banks, ECAs, and sponsors in relation to the financing of carrier vessels and offshore units by means of asset-based leasing and debt facilities. Akihiko Takamatsu is noted particularly for his airport privatisation and renewable projects expertise. Andrew Clarke is also a key contact in the group.