Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 3
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+82 2 6200 1600About
Provided by Jipyong LLC
Jipyong spearheads the most innovative financial transactions in Korea, as evidenced by the firm’s advice and representation on the first-ever IPOs of foreign companies from the US, Australia, Vietnam and Laos on the Korea Exchange. Jipyong is also highly regarded for its expertise in project finance, ranging from real estate to social overhead capital, as well as structured finance and derivatives, acquisition financing, private equity investments and financial regulatory matters. Also notable is Jipyong’s rapidly growing FinTech practice, highly sought after by clients in novel ventures involving P2P lending, internet banks, cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Chambers Review
Jipyong's dedicated team of banking lawyers in South Korea represents banks and other financial institutions in transactional work. Its recent work covers acquisition finance, project finance and structured finance. The firm maintains a notable focus on energy, real estate and asset finance matters, often involving cross-border aspects. Its key clients include Korea Development Bank, Kookmin Bank and Woori Bank.
Work Highlights
- Jipyong advised Korea Development Bank and KB Securities on the financing for the Hanoi Starlake commercial complex development project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The teamwork was very good, and the lawyers devoted themselves to the task given."
"The teamwork was very good, and the lawyers devoted themselves to the task given."
Notable Practitioners
Yully Kang heads Jipyong's banking law team in Seoul. She advises on asset, acquisition, real estate and project finance mandates, acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers.
"She provided answers tailored to the needs of customers through her professional knowledge."