Matthias Voss
Managing Partner
Tokyo
Seoul
Matthias Voss
Managing Partner
Tokyo
Seoul
Contact details
Matthias has over 25 years’ experience globally advising international sponsors, project companies and financiers on their commercial and financial arrangements for complex projects, with a strong focus on the renewables (including offshore wind, hydrogen and other green energy sources), natural resources and infrastructure sectors.
He has specialist expertise in project financing, particularly large-scale multi-sourced financings (involving multiple ECAs, MLAs and DFIs), acquisition financing, asset financing and structured financings generally. Matthias also has deep experience advising on project development, including joint venture formation and structuring, project contracts and related M&A.
Matthias is a strong advocate for the energy transition, and is considered a thought leader in his field. As the co-founder of A&O’s Hydrogen Interest Group, Matthias is active in thought leadership activities across the industry, and regularly engages with clients regarding the opportunities and challenges facing their businesses and decarbonisation strategies.
In addition to Tokyo where is he is currently based, and Seoul, Matthias has also practiced in the firm’s Beijing, Shanghai and London offices. He speaks English, Mandarin, French, German and some Japanese.
Office
Tokyo
JP Tower 22F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo
100-7022
Seoul
알렌 앤 오버리 외국법자문법률사무소 Level 16 Two IFC, 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Youngdeungpo-gu
Seoul
07326
Qualifications
Professional
Registered Foreign Lawyer (England & Wales), Japan, 2013 (Tokyo Bar Association)
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 1997
Academic
MA East Asian Studies Durham University, 1991
Postgraduate Diploma in Law Nottingham Trent University, 1993
Diploma in Legal Practice Nottingham Trent University, 1994
Admitted as solicitor in England and Wales, 1997
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Experience highlights
Bidders on their separate bids for various offshore wind projects across the globe, including Japan, Taiwan, UK, South Africa and Mainland China
Spearheading the firm’s hydrogen initiatives as the co-founder and global head of A&O’s Hydrogen Interest Group, Matthias has advised on various clean energy projects, including ENGIE and the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group on the Murray Valley hydrogen project, the lead arranger on the project financing of a Chilean hydrogen project, and a confidential client on a clean ammonia procurement project.
JBIC, NEXI and ADB and the commercial lenders on the USD1.8bn 2x800MW Jawa 1 FSRU and gas-fired IPP project in Indonesia, the first LNG-to-Power project in Asia. Asia Pacific Power – Gas Deal of the Year – Jawa 1, IJ Global Awards 2019. Project Finance Deal of the Year, IFLR Asia-Pacific 2019
USD5bn project financing acting for the lenders. This was the first ever project financing of an FLNG project and was the largest project financing in African history at the time. Midstream Oil & Gas Deal of the Year, IJ Global 2018. ECA-backed Energy Deal of the Year, TXF 2018
Office
Tokyo
JP Tower 22F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo
100-7022
Seoul
알렌 앤 오버리 외국법자문법률사무소 Level 16 Two IFC, 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Youngdeungpo-gu
Seoul
07326
Qualifications
Professional
Registered Foreign Lawyer (England & Wales), Japan, 2013 (Tokyo Bar Association)
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 1997
Academic
MA East Asian Studies Durham University, 1991
Postgraduate Diploma in Law Nottingham Trent University, 1993
Diploma in Legal Practice Nottingham Trent University, 1994
Admitted as solicitor in England and Wales, 1997
Recognition
"Matthias Voss is a notable project finance practitioner. He is frequently mandated to advise on renewable energy financing, including hydrogen infrastructure and offshore wind power projects."
Chambers Asia Pacific, 2023 (Japan - Banking & Finance, International Firms)
"He provides very good advice which comes quickly."
Chambers Asia Pacific, 2023 (Japan - Projects & Energy, International Firms)
"[...] Matthias Voss [is] among Korea’s best recognised advisers for project sponsors and lenders in the Asia-Pacific region."
Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2023 (South Korea - Projects & Energy, Foreign Firms)
“Mathias Voss [is] whip smart and delivers excellent insights and technical support.”
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 500, 2022 (Japan – Projects & Energy: International Firms)
Published work
- Voss M, Komachi H, Komachi (2022) “Ukraine War puts Japan’s clean energy transition at risk” (link to article), in Financial Times, May 2022.
- Voss M, Komachi H, Takahashi A (2021) “Japan’s NEDO to unlock the Green Innovation Fund for hydrogen investors” (link to article), Allen & Overy.
- Voss M, Neilson S, Komachi H (2021) “Japan's new energy strategy: Reflections on COP” (link to article), Allen & Overy.
- Voss M, Bisley M, 2009, 'Legal Update - Stimulus package boosts green efforts', South China Morning Post.
- Voss M, Wei H, 2009, 'Familiar yet strange: guarantees and security under Chinese Law', Journal of International Banking & Finance Law.
- Voss M, Blacks S, 2004, 'Legal View - How Transport Can Move Ahead', in Financial Times, September.
- Voss M, Silk M, 2004, 'Investing in China - Power Experts are in Demand', in Financial Times, June.
- Voss M, Silk M, 2004, 'Power to the People - Recent Changes in China's Power Markets', Project Finance International, in Asia Pacific Review April.
Awards & accolades
Leading Individual: Band 1 Lawyer
Projects & Energy, Japan (International Firms) Chambers Asia Pacific 2023, 2022
Leading Individual: Gaiben
Banking & Finance, Japan (International Firms and Joint Ventures) Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023,2022
Leading Individual: Band 1 Lawyer
Projects & Infrastructure, South Korea (International Firms) Chambers Asia Pacific 2023, 2022
