Capital Markets: International Firms - South Korea
What the team is known for
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton hosts a market-leading capital markets practice which remains consistently at the forefront of capital markets transactions in South Korea. The firm is well versed in representing Korean issuers in substantial debt and equity offerings, it also acts for major underwriters and arrangers. It is active on high-profile IPOs and a range of debt issuances, including green notes and convertible bonds. The law firm possesses expertise across foreign jurisdictions, with several partners being members of the New York Bar, and houses a number of native Korean-speaking US lawyers. LG Chem, Korea National Oil, The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) and the Republic of Korea are among Cleary Gottlieb's notable clients.
Strengths
"Their advice is sophisticated. Their longstanding experience makes their advice more persuasive."
"The Cleary Seoul team are always prepared to advise us regardless of the difficulty levels."
Work highlights
Cleary Gottlieb represented the Korea Development Bank in its SEC-registered dual-tranche offering of USD1 billion 4.375% notes due 2028 and USD1 billion 4.375% notes due 2033.
Notable practitioners
Jinduk Han maintains a highly active capital markets practice advising domestic and international lenders on Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings and note programmes. He is also equipped to advise on IPOs. "Definitely the best international firm leader practising in Korea." "With long experience working with us, Mr Han is always fully prepared to advise us legally despite the level of difficulties."
Jay Hoon Choi is frequently involved in a number of capital markets mandates on behalf of issuers and underwriters, regularly advising on IPOs and high-value debt offerings.
