Nishimura & Asahi, Japan’s largest law firm, has hired energy and natural resources specialist Alexander Woody as a partner in Tokyo from White & Case, where he spent 22 years.

Woody, who advises clients on project investments, development and financing in the energy and natural resources space, has more than 20 years of experience in Japan, with a focus on cross-border LNG investments, tolling and purchase agreements and transportation arrangements. He also advises clients on solar, battery and wind power investments, as well as early-stage hydrogen projects.

Prior to joining White & Case in 2000, Woody worked at Cades, Schutte, Fleming & Wright in Hawaii, and at Konaka, Toyama & Hosoya in Tokyo.

Nishimura, which recently had a strong night at the ALB Japan Law Awards 2022, including picking up the Japan Law Firm of the Year award, currently has 179 partners in Tokyo.