Capital Markets

Lee Jong-Uk remains a highly respected name in the market and frequently assists issuers and financial institutions with securitisation mandates. He is increasingly active in foreign currency and KRW-denominated bonds.

"Mr Lee is our go-to Korean counsel for our asset-backed investments in Korea. He is an industry expert and has great client engagement."

"Currently Jong-Uk is the top securitisation lawyer in Korea."

Seo Tae Yong focuses his practice on equity capital markets and has extensive experience assisting clients with public offerings on KOSPI and KOSDAQ, including complex and novel listings and capital raise. He is well equipped to act for both issuers and underwriters.

"Mr Seo worked for more than 20 years in Korean IPO transactions and is one of the most famous lawyers in the capital market area."

"He has extensive experience dealing with complicated legal issues and he can provide us with accurate and prompt advice."

"He also has a very good sense of commercial point which we feel many other lawyers lack."

Kevin Choi maintains an active securitisation practice representing a range of Korean and international issuers on ABS transactions and covered bond issuances. Clients also benefit from his experience as in-house counsel in a financial institution.

"Kevin Choi has expertise in the Korean market and is client-oriented."

"Kevin Choi has been a reliable adviser to us."

Park Yong Jin offers particular strength in debt capital market matters and is well placed to assist clients with their notes programmes and securities issuances. He has additional experience in advising on IPOs and securitisation.

"It is a great pleasure to work with Mr Park on our Korean investments. He is knowledgeable, dedicated, timely and commercial."

"He has a deep understanding of the field and provides practical solutions."

Eom Sang Yeon frequently handles equity capital markets matters, including listings and capital raises, for underwriters. He is also increasingly active in debt capital markets work, particularly in relation to the global medium term notes programme and unsecured notes.

"He is always attentive to our matters."

"He has gained reputation as one of the most reliable and trustworthy legal advisers in capital market field."