A&O Shearman maintains a position at the top of the project development and project financing market in South Korea, with a comprehensive offering covering major international energy, infrastructure and finance transactions. The sustainable energy sector remains an area of activity for the team. Noted for his capabilities across the full value chain, Henry Sohn oversees the team, with activity on an array of renewable and conventional power, energy transition, and LNG projects. Kyu Bang is well versed in the infrastructure and transportation sectors, while Inhong Kim is noted for his capabilities in project finance transactions relating to infrastructure, renewable energy and LNG. Alice Park adds additional project and finance transaction expertise in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

Linklaters’ energy and infrastructure group remains at the forefront of both inbound investments in Korean renewables and outbound energy and project financings. The experienced team covers a wide array of transactions for an impressive roster of clients from the power, gigafactory, petrochemical and infrastructure sectors. Practice head Joo Hee Lee's reputation in the project finance segment and strong relationships with Korean financiers and sponsors position her as a key advisor on multi-source project finance and project development, particularly on energy transition and low/no carbon energy projects.

Ashurst Korea JV‘s practice is a notable player in Korean outbound and inbound projects, with a track record of working with domestic export credit agencies (ECAs) on global projects. Anna Chung has significant expertise in project development and financing, particularly representing domestic lenders and sponsors in global developments and financings. Stella Bae works closely with government agencies, development financial institutions and commercial banks across the energy and infrastructure sectors. Out of the Singapore office, Scott Baggett is a name to note for sponsors and lenders on cross-border, multi-sourced financing involving ECAs and development finance institutions (DFIs).

DLA Piper‘s project and infrastructure practice is well placed to advise companies based in Korea, with activity across a wide array of sectors including power, renewables, energy and mining. Versatile practitioner Daniel Lee oversees the team, advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, international joint ventures and foreign direct investment. Co-head Brian Youn is a key name for the financing and development of complex oil and gas, power and other infrastructure projects. Robert Song and Damian JH Moon are both noted for their broad corporate activity, covering M&A and joint ventures.

Milbank‘s Seoul office acts for a client roster of export credit agencies, commercial lenders, and national and regional borrowers. The team’s caseload is equally broad, covering traditional oil and gas, renewables and power transmission, as well as novel technologies, including projects relating to electric vehicles. With vast experience in international project finance, David Gartside heads the team, acting for domestic and international clients in a variety of projects, including power production, electric vehicle battery and transportation. The Tokyo-based Anthony Scott is a key contact for Japanese and Korean lenders on global project finance mandates.

White & Case LLP (Foreign Legal Consultant Office) is well equipped to act on global energy and infrastructure financings for Korean lenders and sponsors, with continued strength in the traditional, transitional and renewable energy sectors. Dongho Lee chiefly focuses on cross-border energy and infrastructure M&A, investments and joint ventures for Korean and global clients. Associate Nicole Lim joined from Kim & Chang in January 2024.

With a client base of domestic and international companies, Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm is adept at inbound and outbound mandates relating to Korea, and is noted for its strength in energy and infrastructure projects within the oil and power sectors and emerging energy transition sector. Won Lee leads the team from the Hong Kong office, with particular expertise in social infrastructure development and financing transactions. The Seoul team includes Sun Kyun Lim, who advises on LNG sales and purchase contracts; Jae-Hyon Ahn, a key name for the development and financing of international energy and infrastructure projects; and cross-border M&A and joint venture expert Albert Chung.

With a network of offices across Seoul, Tokyo and Singapore, Latham & Watkins LLP’s Korea-focused team is well placed to advise on complex and large projects, particularly pertaining to power, oil and gas, infrastructure, transportation and mining projects. Splitting his time between Singapore and Tokyo, Stephen McWilliams heads the group and has been active in lender and sponsor mandates on deals across various sectors. The Seoul and Tokyo-based Richard Chul Kim engages closely with Korean sponsors, lenders and government agencies on transactions.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP Foreign Legal Consultant Office is well placed to advise lenders and borrowers on energy and infrastructure project development and financing. The Hong Kong and Hanoi-based Linh Doan leads the team alongside Singapore’s Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi and Merrick White. In the Seoul office, Eugene Chang concentrates on cross-border energy and infrastructure project developments, structured finance and M&A. From Hanoi, Matt Lorimer regularly acts for global lenders as well as governments and corporates.