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Ashurst's Korea Practice Group's has a dedicated Securitisation and Structured Finance team with very strong capabilities in handling high complex and multi-jurisdictional transactions in South Korea and other Asian jurisdictions. The transactions cover a full range of products from covered bonds to debt capital markets, securitisation, derivatives and structured products in the banking and financial services sectors. The team has acted on matters across sectors and jurisdictions.

Our key strengths include:-

  • ​Full services in capital markets area in South Korea. The key sub-areas we cover include securitisation, derivatives, debt capital markets and covered bonds.
  • Exceptional ability in planning and execution of complex and significant matters to help clients achieve their business goals.
  • Right and efficient team to meet the expertise, geographic locations and language needs of our clients; capabilities are augmented by the resource and support from Ashurst's wider network.
  • Diverse client base including leading international banks, top regional banks, Korean banks and financial institutions.


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: International Firms - South Korea

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst fields a Hong Kong-based corporate team with notable South Korea expertise. It regularly acts for Korean clients on joint ventures, investments and acquisitions. It is also equipped to handle fund formation mandates. It is experienced in advising a range of clients, from startups to conglomerates, in the automotive, renewable energy and real estate sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Mubadala Investment Company on the structuring of its equity-linked bond investment in a major Korean conglomerate.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John K.J. Kim
2
John K.J. Kim
2
Band 2

John Kim has considerable expertise advising on corporate and M&A mandates in the Korean market. He remains highly active on a variety of cross-border matters involving automotive and energy clients.

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South Korea

Corporate/M&A: International Firms

John K.J. Kim
2
John K.J. Kim
2
Band 2

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