Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, Projects & Energy | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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Our experts in the Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group draw together the firm’s expertise in project development, project finance, M&A, construction, technology and public-private partnership projects. We have unique knowledge and experience across every aspect of energy and infrastructure projects, including IPP, EPC, Joint Development Agreements, Operation and Maintenance Agreements, achieving commercial operation, divestment and disputes.

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).

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Projects & Energy - South Korea

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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Bae, Kim & Lee acted for BlackRock Financial Managementon BlackRock's purchase of a 30% stake in AirFirst, a Korean industrial gas manufacturer.

Notable Practitioners

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Hyunchul An

Band 2

An Hyunchul is well regarded for his expertise in 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.

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Seungkyo Lee

Head of Projects & Energy

Band 3

Lee Seungkyo is noted for his representation of Korean sponsors in 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 has successful experience on past energy PPP projects."

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