Mayer Brown‘s team is well-versed in the development, financing and acquisition of energy and infrastructure projects. Head of the team Rupert Burrows has significant experience advising on cross-border mandates for multinational trading houses and banks. Myles Mantle is well-equipped to handle matters in the energy, chemical and transport sectors, in particular.
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Testimonials
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‘They understand Japanese clients' corporate culture.’
‘I recommend Rupert Burrows.’
‘They provide worldwide expertise and also local coordination that fits our needs perfectly.’
‘Rupert Burrows is an excellent communicator, bilingual and an asset that helps our project run smoothly.’
Key clients
- Chubu Electric
- Tokyo Gas
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd
- Mitsubishi Corp
- ITOCHU Corp
- Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)
- Marubeni Corporation
- Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation
Work highlights
Advising the client on the Texas Central High Speed Rail Project.
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Practice head
Rupert Burrows
Other key lawyers
Myles Mantle