White & Case LLP, a global law firm, has played a key role in advising Advantage Partners, a prominent Asian private equity firm, in the establishment of the Japan Hydrogen Fund. Led by Eriko Sakata, the Fund is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to advancing the hydrogen economy. The Japan Hydrogen Fund, formed under the collaboration between Japan Hydrogen Association and Advantage Partners, recently completed its first closing with a substantial commitment exceeding US$400 million from notable investors such as Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Total Energies. This funding demonstrates a strong endorsement and support for hydrogen-related projects. The partnership between JH2A and Advantage Partners, initiated in 2023, aims to combat global climate change by building hydrogen supply chains in Japan and worldwide, fostering demand, driving innovation to lower costs, and backing essential businesses. The Fund will focus on investing in hydrogen infrastructure and technology to accelerate the global hydrogen supply chains, leveraging collaborations between the public and private sectors for scalability and success. The team at White & Case LLP, including professionals from Tokyo, London, and New York, provided legal counsel for this milestone transaction. The formation of the Japan Hydrogen Fund marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a sustainable and hydrogen-powered future, with a strong emphasis on financial, environmental, and technological aspects.