Mori Hamada‘s project finance team has significant experience in the offshore wind sector, representing major developers and consortiums in various ongoing projects. Jointly led by Takahiro Kobayashi, Shigeki Okatani, and Yusuke Murakami, the team supports clients with infrastructure projects in the biomass and photovoltaic sectors. Kobayashi and Murakami have extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects, while Okatani focuses on renewable energy and leads solar, onshore and offshore projects. Other notable names are Hironobu Noma, who is well-versed in energy and PFI projects, and Naoki Ishikawa, who focuses on inbound cross-border investments in renewable energy projects.
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‘The team is outstanding in terms of collaboration. One thing which I found remarkable about the firm is its team work. I have worked with the firm on an offshore wind project, which comprises of many different finance and project contracts. While the tasks were allocated to each lawyer, the case was shared and discussed among the team. This effort provided consistency in the quality outcome and enabled flexibility in the negotiation. Needless to say about their legal capability, MHM's project management team is outstanding.'
‘Among MHM Team, Lawyer Hironobu Noma is exceptional. He deeply understand the nature of projects, not limited to legal issues, but also project design, engineering and of course finance. His advise is always productive. He takes technical and engineering aspects into account, when considering risk mitigation and allocation. Without his wide ranged expertise, intellectual curiosity and morale, the project was not possible. I will definitely designate Mr. Noma as our legal advisor, if I am asked to choose any lawyers.’
‘People on the team are all sophisticated and professional. The team structure is well-organized, with a sufficient number of associates, senior associates, and partners to provide high-quality legal advice. Billing is always timely and maintains transparency.’
‘Their experience in various projects differentiates them from their competitors. In particular, Mr. Yusuke Murakami is an outstanding lawyer in the industry, as he has extensive legal and commercial knowledge of renewable projects in Japan.’
Key clients
- ENEOS Corporation
- JERA Co., Inc.
- Marubeni Corporation
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
- Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) Holdings, Inc.
- TEPCO Renewable Power, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, and the Development Bank of Japan on financing for the Kitakyushu-Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm with a total capacity of 110MW, which is the largest offshore wind farm in Japan.
- Advised MUFG Bank and SMBC in the development of Japan's first-ever casino complex developed by MGM Resorts and Orix Corporation in partnership with Osaka City.
- Advised Shizen Energy Inc. and CDPQ as co-investors for a large-scale solar project, arranging the project financing in Japan for a Virtual PPA with Microsoft as an off-taker.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Yusuke Murakami
Hironobu Noma
Practice head
Takahiro Kobayashi; Shigeki Okatani; Yusuke Murakami
Other key lawyers
Hironobu Noma; Naoki Ishikawa