The team at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune ‘possesses top-level specialised knowledge’ in the field of project finance and advises both international and Japanese clients involved in major commercial projects. Team leader Takashi Akahane is highly experienced in advising Japanese ministries, municipalities, and multinational companies on public-private partnerships. Reiji Takahashi focuses on project finance and private finance initiatives, while Norifumi Takeuchi is at the forefront of domestic and global strategy for projects and energy matters. Kunihiro Yokoi is a noteworthy names in the field of international project finance transactions, particularly in the areas of power and natural resources. Teruma Naito departed the firm in January 2025.
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‘This law firm possesses top-level specialized knowledge in the field of project finance in Japan and provides legal advice for numerous projects. In particular, Norifumi Takeuchi is a top-tier lawyer within the firm, consistently offering the best legal advice. The firm’s greatest strength lies in the excellence of its lawyers, which extends not only to the partners but also to the young attorneys. Their exceptional abilities allow them to deliver high-quality performance in a short time, resulting in a reasonable fee structure.’
'The team is far stronger than others in providing reasonable and reliable solutions quickly.'
‘AM&T has a large number of highly specialized attorneys in various fields. Our company has been receiving support from AM&T for renewable energy companies and business acquisition cases, which involve multiple legal areas. M&A has been able to meet our needs in forming a team of appropriate attorneys for each case and ensure smooth collaboration among them.'
‘Norifumi Takeuchi is one of the top lawyers within the firm, particularly in the field of project finance. He consistently provides excellent legal advice as lender’s counsel for nearly all the project finance cases we handle. Mr. Takeuchi demonstrates a remarkable balance by avoiding an overly conservative stance while thoroughly assessing the risks associated with each project. Not only does he possess extensive legal knowledge, but he also exhibits exceptional business acumen. As a highly competent lawyer and businessman, he consistently offers precise advice across various situations.’
'Deep expertise, talented team.'
Clients clés
- Tohoku Electric Power Company
- Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.
- JERA Co., Inc.
- Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.
- Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
- X-ELIO ENERGY, S.L.
- Canadian Solar
- Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Co. Ltd.
- Barclays Securities Japan Ltd.
- Goldman Sachs
Points forts
- Advised Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Co. Ltd. in its acquisition from Equitix of a minority stake in the Hornsea One offshore wind project.
- Advised JERA Co., Inc., Electric Power Development Co., Ltd., Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc., and Itochu Corporation in various issues such as structuring, negotiations for contracts related to development, construction, procurement of wind turbines, corporate PPA, and preparation of bidding documents.
- Advised JBIC and other commercial lenders on its financing to PT Indonesia International Automotive Proving Ground in Indonesia, which is invested in by, inter alia, Toyota Tsusho Corporation.
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Responsable de la pratique
Takashi Akahane
Autres avocats clés
Reiji Takahashi; Norifumi Takeuchi; Kunihiro Yokoi