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Green finance in real estate lawyers
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.
Track record
AIE's first sustainability-linked loan
Advised a syndicate of 21 banks in an up to US$900 million sustainability-linked loan (the "SLL") granted to APRIL International Enterprise Pte. Ltd. ("AIE") in 2022. AIE is one of the world's largest producers of pulp and paper. The SLL was AIE's first sustainability-linked loan under which it has committed to meeting certain ESG targets and the eighth cross border loan of a series of loan financings which is collateralised by a common security pool granted by the APRIL group of companies across 10 jurisdictions.
Japan's first ever green loan
Represented MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Crédit Agricole CIB on their provision of a loan facility to AirTrunk. The loan facility was the first data center green loan in Japan and will be used to finance the development of Airtrunk’s newest hyperscale data center in Tokyo.
Japan's first ever sustainability-linked loan
Represented Deutsche Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and MUFG Bank on their provision of a sustainability linked loan for hyperscale data center specialist, AirTrunk, that set several industry benchmarks.
AIE's first sustainability-linked loan
Advised a syndicate of 21 banks in an up to US$900 million sustainability-linked loan (the "SLL") granted to APRIL International Enterprise Pte. Ltd. ("AIE") in 2022. AIE is one of the world's largest producers of pulp and paper. The SLL was AIE's first sustainability-linked loan under which it has committed to meeting certain ESG targets and the eighth cross border loan of a series of loan financings which is collateralised by a common security pool granted by the APRIL group of companies across 10 jurisdictions.
Japan's first ever green loan
Represented MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Crédit Agricole CIB on their provision of a loan facility to AirTrunk. The loan facility was the first data center green loan in Japan and will be used to finance the development of Airtrunk’s newest hyperscale data center in Tokyo.
Japan's first ever sustainability-linked loan
Represented Deutsche Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and MUFG Bank on their provision of a sustainability linked loan for hyperscale data center specialist, AirTrunk, that set several industry benchmarks.
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Gerald Fujii
Partner | Tokyo
Naoki Ueyama
Partner | Tokyo
Guan Feng Chen
Consultant | Singapore
Polly Chu
Partner | Hong Kong
Shintaro Imazu
Associate | Tokyo
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