Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 3
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+82 2 6200 1600About
Provided by Jipyong LLC
Jipyong’s real estate finance and real investment business aims at providing accurate and efficient advice on legal issues arising throughout the whole process from initial stage to the completion of projects such as analysis of legal risks, review of transaction structure, resolution of legal issues, drafting relevant agreements and completion of transaction based on our rich and extensive experience and knowledge accumulated since its inception.
We boast high level of understanding and experience on the peculiarity of real estate law of each country thanks to expertise possessed by 8 branch offices located in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, Russia, and the teams specialized in Latin America, Brazil and Japan.
Based on long-standing recognition in the real estate and construction sectors, and a deep understanding of the trends in the domestic real estate finance industry and the needs of clients, Jipyong is dedicated to reviewing and analyzing the complex legal risks incidental to the investment in overseas real estate and overseas real estate finance as well as domestic real estate finance and real investments. In addition, we give confidence and satisfaction to our clients relating to establishment and operation of REITs and collective investment scheme and to the resolution of various legal issues that arise during liquidation.
Chambers Review
Jipyong has an established team of lawyers in South Korea, providing expertise in a broad range of real estate and construction-related issues including property sale and acquisitions, development and project financing transactions. The team handles deals involving a variety of office, commercial and logistics properties and leverages its network of international offices to facilitate cross-border work. Its clients include Hanwha REIT, Cushman & Wakefield Korea, and Mastern Investment Management.
Work Highlights
- Jipyong advised Hanwha REITs on the incorporation of the company as well as obtaining a business licence, which involved due diligence, preparation of contracts, and pre-IPO advisory for the acquisition of real estate properties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team proactively offers support for legal issues that may arise even when the client had not thought of it, which is very helpful to the client."
"Jipyong provides various solutions when we meet huge hurdles."
"The team proactively offers support for legal issues that may arise even when the client had not thought of it, which is very helpful to the client."
"Jipyong provides various solutions when we meet huge hurdles."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Joon Hyuk draws on nearly two decades of experience in the Korean legal market, advising on real estate investment and financing. He is skilled in mandates involving investment vehicles such as REITs, real estate funds and PFVs.
"He understands the client's concerns exactly and proposes amazing solutions to solve them."
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