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Terukazu Katsuyama

Terukazu Katsuyama

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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Japan

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Projects and energy: Independent local firms

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu‘s team provides advice on structuring investment schemes and project finance within Japan, as well as on the operation, financing and investment aspects of IPP projects domestically. The team is led by Jiro Mikami who is experienced handling infrastructure and energy transactions, including the development and acquisition of renewable energy and other infrastructure projects. Alongside at the helm is Makoto Saito who focuses on project finance, natural resources and energy, and construction and infrastructure matters. Terukazu Katsuyama is well-versed in project finance transactions involving energy, IPP, as well as PFI and PPP projects, acting for both lenders and project sponsors therein. Kiyoshi Honda has significant expertise in energy-related transactions, with a particular strength in the acquisition and development of renewable energy projects, including mega solar, wind, and biomass. Yoshihisa Watanabe is active in the renewables space, especially in onshore and offshore wind, batteries and hydrogen projects.
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Phone
+81 3 6889 7276
Email
[email protected]
Profile
nagashima.com

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Work Department
Banking and Finance (Project Finance, PFI, LBO Finance, Structured Finance); Real Estate; Construction and Infrastructure; Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A); Corporate
Position

Partner

Career

Admitted to practice law in Japan in 2002. Joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu in 2004 (partner of firm since 2014); Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago (2008-2009), Development Bank of Japan Inc. (2009-2011)

Languages
Japanese and English
Memberships
Member of Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association
Education

Keio University (Bachelor of Commerce 2000); Northwestern University School of Law (LL.M. 2008); Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management (Certificate in Business Administration 2008)

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team have unparalleled insight into the Japanese electric power industry’

  • 'Outstanding in terms of dedication to clients' needs and response speed.’

  • ‘This firm has lawyers with expertise in a wide range of fields and provides accurate responses regardless of the size or nature of the case.’

  • ‘Kei Okubo and Kiyoshi Honda are both excellent attorneys. They not only stay on top of legal and regulatory changes, but also tailor their work to reflect shifts in our company's environment and circumstances.’

  • ‘Projects often come with tight negotiation deadlines, but they all met the deadlines and offered multiple realistic and acceptable solutions by constantly studying the latest laws, precedents, standards, etc. Their name are Kiyosi Honda, Eiji Miyagi, and Misaki Aono.

  • ‘Speed and quality are good.’

  • ‘Partner involvement is very good.’

  • 'They have high expertise in the renewable energy field.'

Key clients

  • Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
  • Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
  • The Tokyo Electric Generation Company, Incorporated.
  • TEPCO Power Grid, Incorporated
  • JERA Co., Inc.
  • Tokyo Electric Power Company Group
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited.
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency
  • Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.
  • ABLE Co., Ltd.
  • Renova, Inc.
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
  • Equinix Inc.
  • Equinix Japan Kabushiki Kaisha
  • Z Energy Co., Ltd.
  • Japan Infrastructure Initiative Co., Ltd.