Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 2
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Provided by Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
Our expertise in renewable and alternative energy representing major multinational energy companies (e.g., Iberdrola, Orsted, EDPR) and global funds (e.g., Macquarie, BlackRock) extends to solar and wind power generation, energy storage technologies, waste gas, tidal power generation, community energy supply systems, overseas oilfield/ gas field development, and CO2 emissions trading.
We have advised sponsors and investors in a host of deals in the energy and infrastructure sectors—often involving transactional and regulatory complexities.
We have had a market-leading role in advising multinationals, as well as regulated and private Korean entities, in the development of their overseas IPP businesses, and have participated in a multitude of ongoing overseas IPP projects and ancillary projects (including project financing, foreign exchange, tax, international insurance, and transportation projects).
Chambers Review
Bae, Kim & Lee has a prominent full-service practice especially active in the energy M&A space. The team handles a wide range of transactional energy mandates, including cross-border sales and acquisitions, private equity investments and joint venture advice. It also advises on project finance mandates and the regulatory aspects of Korean energy law. The team is active on cross-border IPP projects sponsored by major electric utilities. Bae, Kim & Lee's notable clients include EDP Renováveis, Korea South-East Power and LX International.
Work Highlights
- Bae, Kim & Lee advised Shinhan Bank and Taean Anmyeon Clean Energy in connection with the project financing of the solar power plant in Anmyeondo Island, Korea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Compared to other Korean firms, Bae, Kim & Lee is phenomenal."
"Compared to other Korean firms, Bae, Kim & Lee is phenomenal."
Notable Practitioners
An Hyunchul is well regarded for his expertise advising multinational sponsors and investors on mergers and acquisitions in the sector, as well as advising on commercial energy transactions. He is increasingly active in advising Korean clients on outbound deals and projects, as well as EPC-related matters.
"Hyunchul provides great insight in relation to the Korean energy sector and government."
"An Hyunchul is a great partner to work with. He is honest and quick."
Lee Seungkyo is noted for his representation of Korean sponsors on international project development matters in the energy and transport infrastructure sectors. He is knowledgeable on investing in various power projects and also assists with financing.
"Seungkyo Lee has very strong commercial awareness. He actively responds to customers' complex requirements, provides solutions, and is sensitive to changes in the Korean and global energy markets."
"Lee Seungkyo is known for his regulatory expertise."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
South Korea
Members
Provided by Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
Chinpyo Park
Robert Dooley
Seung Yo Lee
Seung-Hyeon (Alex) Kim
Head of Department