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Jenny Speck to Speak on BARBRI Webinar
Partner Jenny Speck will speak on BARBRI’s live video CLE program, “Tax Credit Insurance for Energy Projects: PFE Exclusions, Recapture, …
November 19, 2026
November 19, 2026 • 1-minute read
Increasingly construction, engineering, and energy projects in Japan are being procured and managed under international-style contract forms — documents historically associated with cross-border ventures outside Japan rather than projects undertaken within Japan’s borders. These contracts are often governed by Japanese law but drafted in English, incorporating concepts derived from common law jurisdictions, and following standard forms such as FIDIC or bespoke project sponsor-led templates influenced by international practice.
While this approach to contracting presents significant opportunities for Japanese contractors, it also introduces a range of legal, operational, and cultural challenges during the tender, contract negotiation, and project execution phases. Angus Rankin and Jess Webster examine the drivers behind this trend, the legal and practical risks that arise, and the strategies that Japanese contractors can adopt to manage them effectively.
This information is provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal advice.
