Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Provided by Lee & Ko
The Projects & Energy team is capable of bringing together various expertise in energy, natural resources, environment sectors and outbound/inbound investments together with unparalleled, diverse experiences of representing clients in high profile M&A transactions, project financing, tax, government regulations and related disputes to provide seamless one-stop service for successful development and implementation of projects in ever evolving energy sector and market in Korea.
Major Korean financiers, sponsors, government agencies and foreign investors have relied on Lee & Ko’s such accumulated in-depth knowledge and expertise of the sectors for many years. Furthermore, our professionals continue to extend its network of international law firms broadening its global reach and integrating world-class experiences to local market and companies allowing us to provide leading innovative solutions tailored to our clients.
By way of illustration, our team represented NH’s investment in ADNOC Gas Pipeline, Total’s investments in 2.3GW offshore wind power projects, KB’s project financing of Gwangmyeong-Seoul Highway and Hana Financial Investment’s in Capital Dynamics’s ESS standalone power projects in California. Also, we represented our clients’ litigations (i) civil petitions and injunction suspending construction; (ii) governance dispute among stakeholders; (iii) land use rights; and (iv) environmental laws.
Chambers Review
Lee & Ko's top-notch team represents a wide array of clients in both domestic and overseas infrastructure and power projects. The law firm is regularly sought out for advice on the sale and purchase of energy assets and project finance agreements, and especially noted for its expertise in the handling of private investment projects and refinancings. The team often advises major Korean banks and credit agencies and leading regional private equity funds as well as public utilities and construction companies. It is frequently enlisted to assist with investments in infrastructure funds. Lee & Ko's clientele includes Glennmont Clean Energy Fund, Bank of America and Shinhan Asset Management.
Work Highlights
- Lee & Ko advised Mirae Asset Securities in relation to the equity and debt financing for construction and operation of a 18.5 MW hydrogen fuel cell power plant in Yeosu, South Korea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They possess particular expertise in project financing, which is especially evident in their work on renewable energy projects. Their experience extends to cross-border operations, making them highly qualified to handle international financing and investment matters."
"The team offers excellent and thorough advice."
"They possess particular expertise in project financing, which is especially evident in their work on renewable energy projects. Their experience extends to cross-border operations, making them highly qualified to handle international financing and investment matters."
"The team offers excellent and thorough advice."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Dong Eun is highly respected for his knowledge of complex financings and investment in the projects and energy sectors, including conventional power, renewables and transport infrastructure transactions.
Ko Hun co-heads the practice and possesses vast experience in the Korean projects sector, remaining at the forefront of the market advising household names. He is well placed to advise on coal, waste-to-energy, renewables and public infrastructure projects.
"Ko Hun has great expertise and extensive experience."
Kim Kwang Yul is relied on by a distinguished clientele to handle an array of development and fund-raising mandates across the Asia-Pacific region. His experience includes coal, solar and offshore wind projects.
"He is very detail-oriented and genuinely has been very helpful to our company. He tends to have a great focus on getting the right resources and co-counsels on board. I would highly recommend working with him."
"Kim Kwang Yul is well known for solar power-related work."
Pak Jungmin has experience advising on project financing and investment mandates. He often acts for asset management and securities firms in their outbound matters, especially in matters involving the Japan market.
"He is very smart, and manages a team to support the projects smoothly."
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