Energy & Natural Resources: International
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie's global team provides a full range of services to Korean power producers, LNG terminals, oil companies and financial institutions, often in a cross-border context. Its diverse offering of capabilities includes debt financing, project development and purchase agreements. The law firm also advises on both investments in and acquisitions of energy assets.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Pattern Energy Group and Green Power Investment on the 19-year project financing and project agreements for the 112 MW Ishikari Bay offshore wind project in Hokkaido, Japan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Baker McKenzie have a lot of experience, and their ability to have comments for detailed contract clauses is incredible. Their responses are very prompt and accurate."
"They always try to give diverse solutions even though we have not requested it. Also, they check all of the conditions that we haven't considered and advise us on how to figure out the situation."
"The lawyers at Baker McKenzie have a lot of experience, and their ability to have comments for detailed contract clauses is incredible. Their responses are very prompt and accurate."
"They always try to give diverse solutions even though we have not requested it. Also, they check all of the conditions that we haven't considered and advise us on how to figure out the situation."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Won is well regarded in the energy sector and is particularly noteworthy for his expertise in LNG-related transactions. He also advises Korean players on project-related M&A.
"He is very brilliant as he has a lot of knowledge in this field."
"He is always the best of the best."
Ahn Jae-Hyon has considerable experience handling a range of mandates in the energy sector. His advice on cross-border acquisitions, investments and financings is regularly sought out by Korean clients.
"I was strongly impressed with Jae-Hyon's capability to respond quickly and articulately to our queries regarding highly complex issues. I also appreciate his efforts to ensure our needs are met."
Lim Sun Kyun is based in Singapore and is especially skilled in advising Korean corporations on LNG projects relating to the South-East Asia region.
"He is one of the most powerful attorneys to get the best results in business and contract agreements."
"He always gives quick advice and responds to emergencies, and picks up on details that we didn't think about."