Kim & Chang excels in a comprehensive spectrum of banking and finance matters, notably in cross-border transactions, with recent experience in aviation finance, and project financing in the energy sector. Its distinctive team with ‘extensive experience in various matters’ combines seasoned Korean lawyers, foreign-licensed professionals, former regulators, and industry specialists, ensuring a versatile approach to client needs. Led by Kye Sung Chung, the team offers extensive expertise in advising both foreign and domestic financial institutions on commercial and investment banking, alongside regulatory matters. Key individuals include Ick Ryol Huh, known for his work in project and acquisition financing, and Young Kyun Cho, who advises major banks and non-bank financial investors. Young Min Kim focuses on multinational transactions, while Ie Hwan Yoo provides insights on securities regulations. Sang Jin Ahn specialises in project finance, representing top international corporations in complex regulatory landscapes.

 

With an exceptional reputation for acting for both Korean and international financial institutions, Lee & Ko stands out for its innovative approach and deep sectoral expertise. Dong Eun Kim heads the team, while Yeo Kyoon Yoon brings specialised knowledge in banking and leveraged finance, regularly advising on high-profile acquisition financing and ECA-backed transactions. Myoung Chul Kwak is recommended for his M&A and structured finance work, while Yong-Jae Chang is a trusted advisor in Korean financing transactions. Yunjeong Seo’s expertise in ship finance and financial compliance enhances the firm’s offerings, as does Hyunsu Kim‘s experience in infrastructure and energy finance.

With ‘deep local legal knowledge and expertise’, Shin & Kim has a broad range of expertise across equity and debt financing, specialising in acquisition finance, project finance, ship finance, real estate finance, and debt market investments. Known for its strength in acquisition financing, the team excels in cross-border transactions. Key individuals include Yun Seok Jang, head of the banking team, who brings significant experience in acquisition financing acting for both foreign and domestic clients, and Hyunju Helen Pak, with over thirty years in cross-border finance. Michael Chang is recognised for complex financings in infrastructure and energy, while Sang-Hyun Lee leads in project finance. Kyung Hwa Moon has extensive transactional experience with financial institutions and corporations, and Yong Hee Kim is a further name to note.

Bae, Kim & Lee LLC’s finance practice group delivers comprehensive expertise across all major financial transactions, supporting leading clients in Korea and internationally with high-quality banking and financing advisory services. The team stands out in acquisition finance, asset finance, project and infrastructure finance, and general banking. Led by Jeong Rai Cho, the team includes notable practitioners such as Young-Joon Cho, who is recognised for his work in securities and corporate finance, particularly with cross-border transactions. Ho Jin Kim advises on high-profile energy and infrastructure financings, while Taeki Lee is known for his expertise in corporate, project, and structured finance. Miro Kang focuses on overseas alternative investment and structured finance.

Yulchon is highly regarded for its expertise in advising banks and lenders as well as corporate borrowers on a wide array of transactions involving bank loans, structured finance, and finance-linked derivatives for hedging purposes. The team is co-led by Young Su Shin and Sung Wook Eun. Sung Keun Park and senior foreign legal counsel Christopher Joon Tae Cho handle a wide range of mandates, including financial restructuring and infrastructure-related transactions. Ho Jin Lee specialises in advising on acquisitions in the construction industry, private equity, and loan financing.

Jipyong LLC is noted for its strength in banking and finance, advising on a wide range of specialisations, including private equity and hedge funds, acquisition financing, real estate and project finance. Led by Seok Jae Lee, who specialises in real estate finance and regularly advises on real asset and development project investments. Yully Kang advises on asset-backed securitisations and other structured financings, project financings and asset financings.

Yoon & Yang LLC has a strong track record of advising domestic and foreign clients in complex regulatory matters, and recently, the firm has been developing expertise in significant project finance, aviation finance and banking transactions. The team is led by Hwan Jun Heo, who, in addition to his involvement in major financial cases, leverages his broad range of experience in corporate disclosure, asset management, financial investment, capital market, and consumer protection. Young Woo Park specialises in project and real estate financing transactions.