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. 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.