Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
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About
Provided by Shin & Kim
Implementation of the right structure is crucial to the success of a finance transaction. As the leading adviser in Korea, our Banking and Finance Practice Group continues to adapt to the ever-changing financial market, assisting both lenders and borrowers with not only their legal expertise but a deep understanding of the market and commercial needs.
The Banking & Finance Group has unrivalled experience and expertise in all areas of practice across various industries, including general banking, project finance, acquisition finance, SOCs, PPPs, asset finance (ship and aircraft), asset management and funds. With over 30 dedicated lawyers, the Banking & Finance Practice Group excels at providing innovative solutions to complex challenges that come hand-in-hand with first-of-a-kind landmark transactions.
Chambers Review
Shin & Kim's banking legal team in South Korea provides advice on the full spectrum of banking transactions and remains a popular choice for Korean banks, asset managers and corporations. It is frequently called upon to advise on major acquisition finance and project finance transactions. The team is also well placed to handle asset finance, real estate finance and export finance, alongside debt restructuring matters. The firm is regularly instructed to advise on cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
- Shin & Kim advised Kookmin Bankon the refinancing with regard to the acquisition of Momentiveby KCC and SJL Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is client-oriented at all times."
"Shin & Kim are very helpful when it comes to legal advice as well as negotiation. We make unreasonable and urgent requests but they are always proactive in providing great solutions."
"The team is client-oriented at all times."
"Shin & Kim are very helpful when it comes to legal advice as well as negotiation. We make unreasonable and urgent requests but they are always proactive in providing great solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Helen Pak is a leading lawyer in South Korea. She handles a wide range of finance mandates, often advising on cross-border acquisition and investment financing transactions on behalf of domestic and international policy and commercial banks.
"Helen Pak possesses strong experience and is very approachable and reliable."
"Helen Pak is a lawyer who has earned my trust. She has excellent client service."
Michael Chang is well respected in the Korean legal market. He maintains an active practice advising international lenders on financing projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Lee Sang-Hyun advises both lenders and borrowers on financing oil and gas and renewable energy projects, in addition to infrastructure mandates. He acts on behalf of Korean and international banks, corporations and insurers.
Yun Seok Jang heads the banking and financing legal team at Shin & Kim in Seoul. He provides guidance on acquisition financing and refinancing to both domestic and foreign clients.
"He is very well known in the financing industry."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shin & Kim
South Korea
Members
Provided by Shin & Kim
Chang Bok Hur
Dae Kun Jang
Daeshik Kim
Gajin Choi
Ho Seok Hwang
Kyun Hwa Moon
Seung Gyu Yang
Woong Soon Song
Yong Hee Kim
Yun Seok Jang
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Shin & Kim
Anchor Equity Partners
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited(ANZ)
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico (BNDES)
Banco Santander, S.A.
Bank of America
Citibank, N.A.
Credit Suisse AG
DBS Bank
Hanwha Investment & Securities
IMM Private Equity
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
KEB Hana Bank
Kookmin Bank
Korea Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
Macquarie Korea Asset Management
Mirae Asset Daewoo Co., Ltd
National Pension Service of Korea
ORIX Corporation
SC Lowy Financial (HK) Limited
Standard Chartered Bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
The Korea Development Bank
The Korea Export-Import Bank
The Toronto-Dominion Bank(TD Bank)
Woori Bank
Yuanta Securities (Korea)
Industries
Provided by Shin & Kim
Acquisition Finance
Banks
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Insurance
Real Estate Finance