Capital Markets: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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+82.2.6321.3800About
Provided by Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings has a deep and longstanding commitment to Korea and was one of the first intentional law firms to open an office there. Drawing on the collective strength of our global network of legal professionals, Our Seoul office gives us a strong on-the-ground presence and is capable of handling all types of debt and equity capital markets transactions.
Chambers Review
The Paul Hastings capital markets team specialises in equity-related matters, with key areas of focus including high-value IPOs and GDR offerings. It also handles block sale transactions for international investment banks and US-registered offerings for Korean clients. The team possesses a growing list of issuer-side clients alongside a traditionally strong roster of underwriters such as UBS, HSBC and Goldman Sachs.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings assisted Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation with its issuance of USD300 million 4.125% senior green bonds due 2025, guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of Korea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very experienced in diverse sectors and provide in-depth reviews and services. Their responses and reviews are precise and detailed."
"The team has been extremely helpful in addressing key issues pertaining to Korea or US listing of Korean issuers."
"They are very experienced in diverse sectors and provide in-depth reviews and services. Their responses and reviews are precise and detailed."
"The team has been extremely helpful in addressing key issues pertaining to Korea or US listing of Korean issuers."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Iksoo is a well-reputed lawyer with an active capital markets practice in South Korea. He has substantial experience advising clients on equity, debt and hybrid mandates. In addition to high-profile IPOs, he is also instructed on the establishment of substantial bond programmes.
"His perfect service always makes me rely on him whenever I have deals."
"Iksoo is a dedicated counsel with strong commercial awareness supported by his background as an investment banker."
Kim Dong Chul focuses his practice on ECM mandates and often handles transactions on behalf of high-profile Korean corporates and international financial institutions. He is chair of Paul Hastings' Seoul office. He is also experienced in handling block trade mandates.
"Dongchul is a hard-working and responsive counsel who is very much dedicated to his clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP
South Korea