Herbert Smith Freehills LLP‘s construction team in Tokyo offers a comprehensive service offering, continuing to impress particularly for its expertise in international arbitration proceedings. Elaine Wong stands out for her experience in international arbitration and litigation cases as well as investigations. She leads the department alongside Ben Jolley, who re-joined the firm after three years spent in-house at a major Japanese engineering and electronic equipment company, bringing with him considerable construction arbitration expertise. Disputes specialist David Gilmore is active in the construction sector. Andrew Blacoe, office managing partner in Tokyo, continues to bring to bear his varied experience handling energy, infrastructure, and mining development projects. Glenn Kembrey’s experience includes construction-related international arbitration proceedings and regulatory investigations.
Testimonials
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- 'Elaine Wong is an outstanding lawyer, distinguished by her exceptional competence, honesty, and innovative approach. She combines meticulous attention to detail with foresight and agile responsiveness, all while maintaining the highest levels of integrity. Her strategic vision and remarkable ability to consider all angles are truly impressive. Moreover, Elaine has a deep understanding of our perspective and needs, and she excels at pinpointing the essential elements required to secure a successful outcome in any case.’
- 'Elaine Wong and James Allsop and their team have a professional approach and provide prompt and precise advice. They have extensive experience in English law, but also various legal backgrounds from around SW Asia.’
Key clients
- First Gen Corporation
- Marubeni Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising First Gen Corporation, the largest natural gas consumer in the Philippines, owning approximately 60% of the gas-fired power plants in the nation, on its project to build and operate the first LNG import terminal in the Philippines.
- Advised Marubeni Corporation on its proposed development of the Ishikari Bay offshore wind farm project, off the coast of Ishikari city in Hokkaido, Japan.