Projects & Energy | Asia-Pacific

Kim & Chang's distinguished bench is able to meet the needs of top-ranking clients in the energy and natural resources sector, particularly for M&A transactions and project development, as well as private equity investments in the renewables space. The law firm represents both domestic and international clients, and is notable for its management of project finance and M&A mandates from inception to completion. It is well positioned to handle regulatory and compliance matters. The team frequently collaborates with prominent global firms on high-profile cross-border matters. Kim & Chang's key clients include Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), POSCO International and Korea Gas.

Lee & Ko's top-notch team represents a wide array of clients in both domestic and overseas infrastructure and power projects. The law firm is regularly sought out for advice on the sale and purchase of energy assets and project finance agreements, and especially noted for its expertise in the handling of private investment projects and refinancings. The team often advises major Korean banks and credit agencies and leading regional private equity funds as well as public utilities and construction companies. It is frequently enlisted to assist with investments in infrastructure funds. Lee & Ko's clientele includes Glennmont Clean Energy Fund, Bank of America and Shinhan Asset Management.

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. Shin & Kim acts for a number of notable clients including KD Ecohub, Kredo Holdings and Busan Jungkwan Energy.

Bae, Kim & Lee has a prominent full-service practice especially active in the energy M&A space. The team handles a wide range of transactional energy mandates, including cross-border sales and acquisitions, private equity investments and joint venture advice. It also advises on project finance mandates and the regulatory aspects of Korean energy law. The team is active on cross-border IPP projects sponsored by major electric utilities. Bae, Kim & Lee's notable clients include EDP Renováveis, Korea South-East Power and LX International.

Jipyong has a successful project development practice thanks to its frequent representation of Korean sponsors and investors. The law firm regularly acts on both sides of the table in respect of share and asset acquisitions, joint venture formation, and investments in the conventional and renewable energy sectors, especially in the solar and wind power markets. Its client base includes Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems, Korea Development Bank and Dae Myoung Energy.

Yulchon acts for a range of Korean project sponsors on financing and development for energy and natural resources projects. The team utilises its network of offices to handle cross-border mandates and is increasingly involved in supporting outbound investments and project developments in Asia-Pacific and Africa. The law firm is noted for its expertise in the infrastructure sector, particularly where the commercial and regulatory aspects of greenfield developments are concerned. Yulchon's key clients include Korea Gas and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.

DR & AJU offers expertise in various energy and infrastructure projects, regularly working with Korean financiers and sponsors. The practice possesses noteworthy experience undertaking domestic and overseas projects in connection with the renewable energy sector. It is also equipped to advise on EPC projects. The firm's client roster features Posco International, LG Chem and Hyundai Asset Management.

Yoon & Yang fields a team offering advice on a wide range of energy and project matters. The practice has notable experience undertaking domestic and cross-border sale and acquisition, investment and joint venture deals. The firm is well equipped to handle renewable energy projects, and is particularly active in wind and solar energy projects lately. Its advice is regularly sought by corporations, asset managers and investment firms. Air Liquide Advanced Materials Korea, Doosan Enerbility and POSCO are examples of Yoon & Yang's clients.