Capital Markets: Domestic Firms
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
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About
Provided by Shin & Kim
Our Capital Markets Practice Group is a pioneer in the Korean capital markets sector, assisting clients to succeed in the ever-changing Korean capital markets landscape.
Throughout the history of the Korean capital markets, the Capital Markets Practice Group has been involved in countless pioneer transactions. Such “first in Korea” transactions include the issuance of foreign convertible bonds, foreign depository receipts, foreign bonds with warrants, U.S. depository receipts and exchangeable bonds. The Capital Markets Practice Group has also advised on numerous historic transactions like the first simultaneous listing on the international and domestic markets, the simultaneous tranche listing on both international and domestic markets, the listing of a Japanese company on the Korean market and issuances of hybrid securities and covered bonds.
Since its formation in 1999, the Capital Markets Practice Group has gained unmatched experience in the field, having successfully advised on over 250 IPO deals on the stock and KOSDAQ markets of the Korea Exchange. Its expertise in derivatives transactions is unrivaled in the industry. The Capital Markets Practice Group also has extensive experience and expert knowledge in the issuance of foreign securities and structured products (e.g., asset-backed securities, asset-based lending, non-performing loan transactions and covered bonds) in both domestic and international markets.
Chambers Review
Shin & Kim carries a highly regarded practice with extensive experience in advising on both debt and equity capital markets transactions, acting for both Korean and foreign companies as well as major banks such as CLSA Capital Partners, Korea Investment Securities and Heungkuk Life Insurance. It also advises Korean companies on securities offerings in overseas markets, including Samurai bonds. Shin & Kim has expertise relating to high-profile IPOs and remains especially active in the securitisation and derivatives space. The team regularly assists with the issuance of a variety of depositary receipts and hybrid bonds.
Work Highlights
- Shin & Kim acted for Korea Investment Securities, Citigroup Global Markets Korea Securities, Credit Suisse and Daishin Securities in relation to Kakao Mobility's IPO on the KOSPI.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I think they had abundant experience and excellent skills to come up with legal solutions in a timely manner."
"Their transaction experience provided tremendous comfort to the innovative transaction structure that weaved through the overlapping legal, regulatory and tax issues."
"Shin & Kim is one of the top-tier local law firms for capital markets deals. Shin & Kim provides in-depth knowledge and realistic advice that leads to solutions."
"I think they had abundant experience and excellent skills to come up with legal solutions in a timely manner."
"Their transaction experience provided tremendous comfort to the innovative transaction structure that weaved through the overlapping legal, regulatory and tax issues."
"Shin & Kim is one of the top-tier local law firms for capital markets deals. Shin & Kim provides in-depth knowledge and realistic advice that leads to solutions."
Notable Practitioners
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 raises. 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 points 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 a reputation as one of the most reliable and trustworthy legal advisers in the capital market field."
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Members
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Ho-Seog Hwang
Kyung Hwa Moon
Seong-Eun Cho
Head of Department
Woong Soon Song
Clients
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Aspex Management
BNP Paribas
CLSA Capital Partners (HK) Limited
Credit Suisse AG
DBS Bank
Daiwa Securities Capital Markets Co. Ltd.
Heungkuk Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Hyundai Capital Services
Hyundai Card Co., Ltd.
KB Securities
KORAMCO REITs Management and Trust
Korea Development Bank
Korean Investment Securities
Kyobo Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
Mercedes Benz Financial Services Korea
Mirae Asset Global Investment
Samsung Securities
Shinhan Bank
Shinhan Card Co., Ltd.
Shinhan Financial Group
Societe Generale
Standard Chartered Bank
The Korea Export-Import Bank (KEXIM)
Yuanta Securities
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