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Provided by Yulchon LLC
Yulchon assists clients in every major sector of the real estate industry both domestically and abroad including:
- acquisition and disposition of single assets and portfolios;
- acquisition of various debt obligations secured by real property assets;
- onshore and offshore entity formation and structuring for real estate investment, mortgage and mezzanine financing and restructuring;
- financing including development and construction loans, mezzanine or layered debt/equity structures, loans originated for securitization, inter-creditor and co-lender arrangements;
- real estate transactions involving public or private real estate funds, real estate trust, REITs and PFV (a vehicle established under the relevant Korean tax law for development project);
- development projects such as golf resorts, logistic facilities, apartment complexes, shopping centers, hotels and public infrastructure projects;
- leasing;
- real estate joint ventures and investments into foreign real estate funds; and
- registration of foreign funds with Korean regulators.
Yulchon takes great pride in providing legal advisory services of the highest quality for all real estate and related matters.
Yulchon not only advises on traditional large-scale investments in office buildings and retail facilities, but also has extensive experience in investments that are currently drawing the attention of foreign investors, such as logistics facilities, data centers, resorts and hotels.
Chambers Review
Yulchon has a well-integrated real estate law group in the Korean market, serving a diverse clientele including developers, lenders, asset management companies and REITs. The team is especially popular with domestic real estate companies making substantial purchases and investments abroad, with a particular geographic focus upon the Japan market. It also advises foreign clients, including global financial institutions, on domestic transactions, and cooperates closely with the firm's highly regarded tax team to provide clients with tailored transaction structures. The firm's key clients include Samsung SRA Asset Management, Mirae Asset Global Investments and Hanwha Investment & Securities.
Work Highlights
- Yulchon advised IGIS Assent management on the KRW600 billion acquisition of a logistic centre located in Incheon from KKR and other investors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Yulchon provided a one-stop solution on the legal side. They were perfect!"
"Yulchon acts as one solid team that operates together well."
"Yulchon provided a one-stop solution on the legal side. They were perfect!"
"Yulchon acts as one solid team that operates together well."
Notable Practitioners
Han Bong Hee is a highly respected figure in the real estate field in South Korea. He draws on over three decades of transactional experience.
Cha Tae Jin is the co-head of Yulchon's real estate group, regularly assisting international and Korean investors and developers with investments, sales and acquisitions of property portfolios and assets, and REIT-related acquisitions. He is also well placed to advise clients on real estate finance.
"Cha Tae Jin is an incredibly smart and very technical lawyer."
"He is widely regarded as an exceptionally intelligent and adept problem-solver. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to devise effective solutions to even the most complex and challenging legal issues, solidifying his standing as one of the most pre-eminent legal advisers in the field of real estate in Korea."
Choi Jin Seok is a strong lawyer in South Korea who acts on real estate investments and development projects across a range of sectors, including logistics, retail and commerce.
"He has an excellent working relationship with specific investors, enabling smooth communication and effective collaboration. He has a remarkable ability to convey his messages clearly and efficiently."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Charles Kwak
Hong Kim
Hyun Keun Kim
Ju Bong Park
Kwang Seok Song
Min Gyu Kim
Sung You Choi
Young Joon Yoon
Clients
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ADF Asset Management
AMPlus Asset Development
ARA Korea
CBRE Global Investors
FG Asset Management
GS Retail
Hangang Asset Management Co., Ltd.
IGIS Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Invesco
Koramco REIT and Trust
LaSalle Investment Management
Lotte Shopping
Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd.
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
Morgan Stanley
Samsung SRA Asset Management
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