Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 1
About
Provided by Shin & Kim
Operating at the very heart of Korea’s energy and resources sector, our Projects & Energy Sector Group provides the highest quality one-stop advice across legal issues relating to domestic and international energy, infrastructure and resource projects as well as financial aspects of any given project.
Its professionals have unsurpassed experience in advising on not only regular energy projects like electricity and gas, but also on renewable energy projects such as onshore and offshore wind, solar and energy storage system projects. The Projects & Energy Sector Group possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of the various global value chains and grasps the commercial drivers. This allows them to provide commercial and tailored solutions to all clients whether they are sponsors, construction and operating companies, pension funds, mutual aid associations, ECAs, banks or insurance companies.
Chambers Review
Shin & Kim boasts a renowned projects and energy practice that regularly counsels private and public bodies on large-scale power and infrastructure projects both at home and abroad. The team is also noted for its joint venture and regulatory expertise, and is identified by sources as increasingly active in the renewables field and the waste processing and treatment area. It frequently acts for financiers and lenders on regional project financing mandates.
Work Highlights
- Shin & Kim advised Hana Bank on its role as financial adviser and arranger of financing for the construction and operation of a fuel cell power plant by Chorok Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shin & Kim bring an understanding of how international companies operate and have been able to leverage this to help us navigate Korean compliance issues. They also work hard to meet our deadlines."
"This law firm consists of passion, dedication and professionalism. They know the best approach to legal issues."
"Shin & Kim bring an understanding of how international companies operate and have been able to leverage this to help us navigate Korean compliance issues. They also work hard to meet our deadlines."
"This law firm consists of passion, dedication and professionalism. They know the best approach to legal issues."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Sang-Hyun continues to be a highly sought-after lawyer for complex project finance mandates and also advises on EPC agreements, in addition to regulatory matters such as licensing and legislative reform.
"Mr Lee is very impressive."
Michael Chang represents Korean and international sponsors in a variety of regulatory matters and large-cap corporate transactions, including share and asset transfers, restructurings, development agreements, and loan and equity financings.
"Michael has international experience which provides a unique and valuable perspective to his advice on Korean matters."
"Michael has been an invaluable asset to our company in navigating our operations in South Korea. His commitment to excellence is evident in his availability and willingness to assist us."
Jung Su Yong has a solid reputation in the market. He is active in advising Korean players on a range of energy-related mandates, particularly in the oil and gas subsectors, but also including renewables and utilities projects. He has particular strength in the regulatory space, and is often instructed by corporate clients and government entities.
"Jung Su Yong is a top lawyer in energy and transactions."
"Su Yong is a well-known lawyer. His knowledge and experience is very good."
Helen Pak regularly advises on international deals on behalf of Korean sponsors, lenders and investors' consortiums in both the conventional and renewable power markets.
"Helen is a strong and solid lawyer."
"Helen is a very experienced finance lawyer."
Shin Sangmyoung represents Korean lenders and sponsors in domestic and cross-border projects relating to both conventional and renewable power. He is knowledgeable on financing and project development documents.
"Sangmyoung is an experienced counsel with a good attitude and expertise."
"Sangmyoung is responsive and easy to work with."
Cho Bong Sang offers advice on financing, investment and development of renewable energy projects. He has notable expertise in solar and wind power project transactions.
"Bong Sang is able to bring the international quality standard to his service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shin & Kim
South Korea
Members
Provided by Shin & Kim
Bong-Sang Cho
Claire (Mi-Jin) Kim
Hyun-Mi Cho
Jae-Wook Ryu
Head of Department
Seung-Gyu Yang
Clients
Provided by Shin & Kim
AES Corporation
Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM)
Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd
Equis Energy Co., Ltd.
GS Energy
Green Investment Group Korea Limited
Hanwha Energy
KREDO Holdings Ltd.
Korea East West Power (EWP)
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
Korea Export Import Bank (KEXIM)
Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)
Korea National Oil Company (KNOC)
Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corp.
Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure)
Lotte Chemical Corporation
Macquarie Capital
Macquarie Korea Asset Management Co., Ltd.
National Pension Service (NPS)
POSCO Group
Pacifico Energy Korea
SK E&S
SK Energy
SK Forest Co. Ltd.
Samsung C&T Corporation
Total Eren S.A.
Vena Energy
Industries
Provided by Shin & Kim
Banks
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Mining & Metals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities