Energy & Environment

Our firm provides comprehensive legal services for energy and environmental projects, including power generation, renewable energy, electricity and gas supply, and other related businesses.   In addition, we operate a dedicated website on energy and environment matters, which can be accessed here. We focus on the following areas in particular:

  • Mergers and acquisitions involving renewable energy facilities and energy-related companies.
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts, including corporate PPAs and EPC agreements, as well as terms and conditions for energy businesses.
  • Regulatory compliance and operational support for electricity retail businesses.
  • Representation in litigation and arbitration related to energy and environmental issues.
  • Advising on compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Assistance with obtaining permits and licenses.

Recent Energy/Environment-Related Projects

Our attorneys have recently been involved in the following matters:

  • Acted as legal counsel for a domestic energy company in the acquisition of a mega-solar power generation facility from an international corporation.
  • Advised a major domestic corporation on structuring, drafting contracts (including electricity supply terms), and regulatory compliance for an alliance in the electricity retail sector.
  • Provided legal advice to multiple regional power suppliers on drafting terms and conditions, regulatory compliance, and business operations.
  • Acted as counsel for an electric power company in a power plant alliance project with a major trading house in Japan.
  • Represented a company in establishing a regional energy company jointly funded by a local government and private businesses to supply renewable energy.
  • Represented a European company in JCAA arbitration concerning the transfer of equity interests in a solar power plant development and operation company.
  • Provided legal counsel to a company engaged in the installation and maintenance of solar power facilities in connection with receiving minority investment from another energy company.

Our firm’s articles on this topic are as follows: