About

Provided by Kim & Chang

The Energy Practice consists of experts in law, finance, accounting, tax, government regulation, economics and overseas investment with broad experience and expertise in all aspects of conventional and renewable energy, natural resources, power generation and environmental sectors.


Based on deep understanding of the industry accumulated over the course of decades, we provide one-stop service covering the full project lifecycle, including project structuring, development, construction, project financing, cross-border investment and M&A and dispute resolution. Many of our lawyers and industry experts have experience at international law or accounting firms, and our close cooperation with other global advisors brings a global perspective to our profound understanding of Korean business culture, enabling us to provide world-class services to both Korean and non-Korean clients.  

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - South Korea
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

Kim & Chang's distinguished bench is able to meet the needs of top-ranking clients in the energy and natural resources sector, particularly for M&A transactions and project development, as well as private equity investments in the renewables space. The law firm represents both domestic and international clients, and is notable for its management of project finance and M&A mandates from inception to completion. It is well positioned to handle regulatory and compliance matters. The team frequently collaborates with prominent global firms on high-profile cross-border matters. Kim & Chang's key clients include Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), POSCO International and Korea Gas.

Work Highlights

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  • Kim & Chang assisted POSCO International with its merger with POSCO Energy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Chang-hee Shin
3
Chang-hee Shin
3
Band 3

Shin Chang-hee specialises in project finance, M&A and other corporate transactions in the energy sector, often representing Korean sponsors in international deals.

Ranked Lawyers at
Kim & Chang

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South Korea

Projects & Energy

Young Kyun Cho
E
Young Kyun Cho
E
Eminent Practitioners
Chang-hee Shin
3
Chang-hee Shin
3
Band 3
John Park
3
John Park
3
Band 3
Geon Ho Kim
4
Geon Ho Kim
4
Band 4
Chang Sup Kwon
U
Chang Sup Kwon
U
Up and Coming
Dae-Hyuk Choi
U
Dae-Hyuk Choi
U
Up and Coming
Ken Nam
U
Ken Nam
U
Up and Coming
Min-Young Oh
U
Min-Young Oh
U
Up and Coming