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Nishimura & Asahi Offices
OTEMON TOWER, 1-1-2 OTEMACHI
CHIYODA-KU
TOKYO 100-8124
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Maya Ito
Work Department
cross-border project finance practice
Position
Partner, Tokyo
Career
Maya Ito is a partner at Nishimura & Asahi. She has extensive expertise in cross-border project financing for various natural resources, power projects, and other infrastructure projects. Her experience also extends to areas such as compliance, cross-border financial transactions, cross-border corporate transactions, and other general corporate matters.
Maya has extensive experience advising international investors on cross-border renewable energy projects, as well as advising both borrowers and lenders on financing for renewable energy projects in Japan. She previously worked in the cross-border project finance team of a Japanese megabank, handling matters relating to natural resources, power and energy, and infrastructure. Maya has also provided banks, financial institutions, and other corporate clients, most of which operate their businesses globally, with compliance and regulatory advice, as well as advice on a variety of governance matters. She is actively involved in D&I projects aimed at promoting the active participation of women, and has organized numerous D&I seminars and other similar events for corporations. She is also actively involved in Climate Change related projects and has organized Climate Change seminars and events.
Languages
Japanese, English
Memberships
2002 | Admitted in Japan
Education
2007 | Columbia University School of Law (LL.M.)
1999 | Keio University, Faculty of Law (LL.B.)
Lawyer Rankings
Japan > Projects and energy: Independent local firms
(Leading individuals: Bengoshi)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.
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