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Green finance in real estate lawyers

Environmental consciousness is gaining momentum globally, with the real estate sector emerging as a key player in adopting sustainable practices. As society strives to address climate change and reduce its carbon footprint, green finance has become a pivotal aspect of many real estate deals today. 

To promote green finance initiatives and incentivise sustainable practices, governments worldwide have implemented various regulatory measures that continue to evolve. 

Our position at the forefront of dynamic government changes worldwide enables us to navigate the complexities behind evolving regulations. Through our in-depth knowledge and experience, we help real estate investors and financial institutions interpret and comply with the evolving regulatory frameworks in different jurisdictions.

It is also essential to acknowledge that while some regions, like Singapore, have been proactive in establishing frameworks and incentives for green finance, others, like Hong Kong, may have experienced slower uptake due to various factors. Our in-depth knowledge and networks in different regions allow us to understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by various regulatory environments.

Whether you are working on reducing emissions and energy consumption or striving to meet net zero climate targets, our team of lawyers have the robust experience to guide you towards meeting your sustainability goals.

Our expertise in green finance, whether in the form of green loans or sustainability-linked loans, has helped real estate investors make a positive impact on climate change mitigation and ultimately meet their sustainability performance targets. 

Our lawyers have substantial practical experience in advising on documenting, negotiating and executing green loans and sustainability-linked loans that meet international and local market standards. 

Our broad-ranging experience includes advising lenders on the first ever green loan and separately, the first sustainability-linked loan that were both used to finance data center developments in Japan. 

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Gerald Fujii

Gerald Fujii

Partner | Tokyo

Gerald Fujii

Partner | Tokyo

Commercial real estate

Naoki Ueyama

Naoki Ueyama

Partner | Tokyo

Naoki Ueyama

Partner | Tokyo

Commercial real estate

Guan Feng Chen

Guan Feng Chen

Consultant | Singapore

Guan Feng Chen

Consultant | Singapore

Banking and finance

Polly Chu

Polly Chu

Partner | Hong Kong

Polly Chu

Partner | Hong Kong

Corporate

Shintaro Imazu

Shintaro Imazu

Associate | Tokyo

Shintaro Imazu

Associate | Tokyo

Commercial Real Estate

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