A&O Shearman‘s team handles major international energy, infrastructure, and finance transactions, representing sponsors, project companies, and financiers. It has particular strengths in renewable power, LNG, petrochemicals, oil and gas, natural resources, and infrastructure, with significant growth in energy transition work. The team offers strong on-the-ground capabilities in Korea with full execution capacity. Co-head Henry Sohn has a robust background in projects and finance, known for his expertise in complex infrastructure and resource mandates, particularly for Korean clients navigating overseas projects. Co-head Matthias Voss brings extensive experience advising on international energy transition projects, including structuring and bankability issues.

Linklaters has a senior team of projects, energy, and infrastructure experts adept at executing large-scale mandates from Seoul. The firm advises a range of clients, including Korean ECAs, international and domestic banks, Korean sponsors, and global investors, on complex and strategic transactions both in Korea and internationally. Noted for its success in supporting international investors in Korean renewables, the team is also active in outbound energy transactions and project financings. Led by Joo Hee Lee, a leader in Korea’s project finance sector with robust ties to local financiers and sponsors, the team combines deep Korean expertise with international project finance insights, especially in the renewables sector.

Ashurst Korea JV’s projects, energy transition, and real estate team is headed by Anna Chung, a leading figure in project finance. The team offers strong local expertise in handling both Korean outbound and inbound transactions, particularly within the energy sector. The Singapore-based Scott Baggett, a highly experienced practitioner, advises sponsors and lenders on the financing and development of projects across various industries, with a focus on power, petrochemicals, oil and gas, and mining and metals. The group is well-equipped to manage complex, cross-border project work with a focus on energy transition.

Milbank represents major Korean export credit agencies and leading commercial lenders and has built a solid borrower client base. Known for handling high-value, complex project financings, the firm excels in the energy and power sectors and is expanding into large-scale global projects featuring new technologies. Its aviation sector work further highlights its versatile expertise. The team is led by the ‘responsive and reliable’ David Gartside, who brings comprehensive knowledge and experience across power, transportation infrastructure, and resort projects.

White & Case LLP (Foreign Legal Consultant Office) is known for managing high-value transactions and project financings for Korean and international sponsors, particularly active in natural resources and traditional energy as well as the growing renewable energy and energy transition space. Sungjin Kang leads the team, bringing extensive experience advising both export credit agencies and private-sector lenders. The team’s expertise across major industries positions them as a trusted advisor for large-scale, cross-border projects. Dongho Lee brings experience in advising Korean and global energy and technology companies on cross-border energy and infrastructure M&A transactions, investments, strategic alliances, and joint ventures.

Baker McKenzie KLP JV strengthened its presence in Korea through a joint venture with KL Partners, launched in November 2023. This collaboration aligns Baker McKenzie’s energy, infrastructure, and outbound financing expertise with KL Partners’ cross-border disputes and inbound corporate capabilities. The global Korea practice is led by the Hong Kong-based Won Lee, while Jae-Hyon Ahn heads the joint venture’s finance and projects group, specialising in renewable energy and project financing. Albert Chung also plays a key role, focusing on M&A, LNG, and greenfield developments.

DLA Piper’s Seoul office is highly regarded for advising Korea-based companies on overseas ventures across energy, renewables, oil and gas, power, and mining sectors. Country managing partner Daniel Lee is a key contact known for his strong relationships with Korean clients. Ted Yi focuses on major renewables projects, assisting companies in achieving decarbonisation objectives. Brian Youn is the lead partner for project financing transactions, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in handling complex, cross-border matters.

Latham & Watkins LLP advises lenders, borrowers, project companies, governments, and state entities on complex, high-profile projects across the Asia-Pacific. With the team spread across  Seoul, Tokyo, and Singapore, it excels in multi-sourced project financings across energy, infrastructure, mining, transport, and telecoms. Led by Stephen McWilliams, who brings significant experience in LNG, petrochemicals, and renewables deals involving Korean parties, the team also benefits from Richard Chul Kim’s Tokyo-based expertise in multi-jurisdictional financings with Korean sponsors, lenders, and government agencies.