Dr. Noah Honch
About Dr. Noah Honch
Dr. Noah Honch is a Senior Associate at King & Spalding in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in project finance and cross-border energy projects. He holds multiple degrees, including a DPhil from the University of Oxford, and has extensive experience in offshore energy projects.
Work at King & Spalding
Dr. Noah Honch is a Senior Associate at King & Spalding, where he has worked since 2020 in the Tokyo office. His role involves advising on cross-border energy and infrastructure projects, with a focus on renewable power, oil and gas, and transitional energy sectors. Dr. Honch specializes in offshore energy projects, including Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) and Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) systems. His extensive experience in project finance and export credit agency-backed finance supports his work in the Corporate, Finance & Investments sector.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Noah Honch has a diverse educational background. He studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned both a Master of Science (MSc) and a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Archaeological Science. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The University of Law, where he completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Additionally, he obtained a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) in Ancient History and Archaeology from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Bio-Archaeology from the University of Lethbridge.
Background
Dr. Noah Honch's early education took place at Highwood High School in High River, Alberta, Canada, where he completed his high school education from 1993 to 1997. His academic journey continued with various roles in academia, including serving as a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Lethbridge in both Field Methods and Near Eastern Archaeology and Archaeological Science. He also worked as a NERC Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Bristol, focusing on organic geochemistry.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining King & Spalding, Dr. Honch gained valuable experience in the legal field. He worked as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters from 2013 to 2015 and later as an Associate at the same firm until 2016. He also served as an Associate at Clifford Chance in Tokyo from 2016 to 2019. His experience includes a legal secondee position at the Japan Bank for International Cooperation from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, he volunteered as a Legal Research Assistant at AVON AND BRISTOL LAW CENTRE in the UK.
Specialization in Energy Projects
Dr. Noah Honch specializes in advising on offshore energy projects, particularly in the areas of renewable energy, oil and gas, and transitional energy sectors. His expertise in project finance and export credit agency-backed finance enhances his ability to navigate complex cross-border energy and infrastructure projects. His focus on FPSO and FLNG systems positions him as a knowledgeable resource in the energy sector.