Energy


We have a deep bench of attorneys with extensive experience in the energy and electricity sectors. Our team delivers expert advice on international transactions spanning the entire energy value chain and guides clients as they navigate their energy transition.
N&A advises clients on all aspects of the energy sector. Our experience includes advising on renewable energy projects (solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal), conventional projects such as LNG and upstream oil & gas, nuclear power, and emerging sectors such as clean hydrogen, clean ammonia and carbon capture and storage.
We advise clients on international transactions involving upstream and downstream projects as they seek to secure critical energy supply. We also advise clients regarding downstream projects, whether in developing markets in South East Asia or in mature markets such as Europe. Our work includes advising on equity investments, financing, joint ventures, project documentation, offtake and transportation, competition law, and resolution of disputes. We are familiar with contracts used across the industry and familiar with the issues that are likely to arise.
We advise both Japanese companies and non-Japanese investors who are interested in business opportunities in Japan, particularly as the markets and regulations for electricity, gas and renewables continue to evolve.
We have partners in our energy team who are qualified to practice Japanese law, New York law and English law. This capability, together with our network of international offices and strategic alliances with local law firms, enables us to offer our clients a one-stop shop for transactions within and outside Japan.
Recent Work
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- 2025.1
- Tokyu Land Corporation: Acquisition of Shares in Renewable Japan Co., Ltd.
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- 2024.11
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of Agro-Kanesho Co., Ltd. Through Tender Offer
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- 2024.7
- Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. - Loan Financing for the Vietnam Block B Gas Field Development
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- 2024.7
- Ichigo Inc. – Acquisition of Shares in GIGA.GREEN GmbH
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- 2024.6
- Energy Grid Corporation Ltd. – Sale of All Shares to Citadel
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- 2024.5
- Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. – Investment in Plants Laboratory Inc.
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- 2024.5
- Clean Energy Connect Inc. / ITOCHU Corporation: Virtual Power Purchase Agreement With Google
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- 2024.5
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. - Investment in HIF Global LLC
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- 2024.4
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation: Joint Venture with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
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- 2024.4
- Levelup Climate Tech Pte. Ltd. - Acquisition of Zevero Ltd in the UK
Awards & Rankings
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Nishimura & Asahi has a top-class track record in renewable energy development projects in Japan.
Chambers, Projects & Energy: Domestic (Asia-Pacific 2022)