Latham & Watkins Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise's practice has a strong track-record advising on renewable and conventional power, oil and gas, infrastructure and mining projects. The team is a trusted advisor to Japanese sponsors, lenders, developers, and ECAs whom its advises on major projects and high-value infrastructure transactions. Practice head Stephen McWilliams, who splits his time between Tokyo and Singapore, is well-versed in project development and financing across the Asia Pacific region. Hiroki Kobayashi routinely acts for both sponsors and lenders in the oil and gas and power sectors. Richard Chul Kim assists the team with major LNG projects.
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Key clients
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
- Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)
- INPEX Corporation
- JERA Co., Inc.
- Marubeni Corporation
- Tokyo Gas
- Osaka Gas
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
- Mizuho Bank
- San Miguel Corporation
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Work highlights
Advising the lenders on the financing of the proposed Abadi LNG Project in Indonesia, sponsored by INPEX, PETRONAS and Pertamina.
Advising the export credit agencies and lenders on the project financing of the proposed Papua LNG Project in Papua New Guinea.
Advising JBIC, NEXI, Asian Development Bank, and commercial bank lenders on the project financing for the expansion of the Muara Laboh geothermal power project in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Gaiben
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates: Gaiben
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Stephen McWilliams
Other key lawyers
Hiroki Kobayashi; Richard Chul Kim