Sean Conaty Joins Nishimura & Asahi As Partner

Sean Conaty Joins Nishimura & Asahi As Partner

Sean Conaty has joined Nishimura & Asahi as Partner. Sean is a Project Finance and M&A Lawyer. He advises clients (including sponsors, borrowers, lenders and governments) on the development, financing, acquisition, and divestiture of greenfield and brownfield energy and infrastructure projects. His practice has a particular focus on cross-border investments into Southeast Asia.

With over two decades of experience, Sean has built an impressive track record leading teams on some of the region's largest and most intricate "first-of-a-kind" projects. His expertise covers a diverse range of sectors, including renewable energy (solar, onshore and offshore wind, geothermal, hydro), thermal power (including gas-to-power and LNG-to-power), waste-to-energy, LNG, airports, seaports, and water treatment facilities.

Sean's extensive experience encompasses all aspects of project development, from structuring and negotiating concession, offtake, and other project agreements, to project financing, including structuring and negotiating multi-source financings involving MLAs, ECAs, and other financial institutions.

After a short initial stint in Tokyo, Sean will transition to Nishimura & Asahi's offices in Vietnam, where he will focus on handling Southeast Asian regional matters.