With an impressive client roster of sponsors, strategic and financial investors, state-owned entities, construction and engineering firms, and lenders, Kim & Chang has a comprehensive offering, covering transactional, regulatory, contentious, compliance and development work on energy projects. The department is under the leadership of a seasoned duo of Yon-Kyun Oh and Ick-Ryol Huh. Huh concentrates on project finance and acquisition finance, and Oh focuses on mergers and acquisitions in the energy and construction sectors. Young-Kyun Cho is the name to note for developers and investors for renewable energy projects, including offshore and onshore wind power projects. Chang Sup Kwon has deep knowledge on energy project developments, while Dae-Hyuk Choi takes the lead on M&A transactions and regulatory issues relating to various energy sources.

Lee & Ko has a robust offering covering all services related to the project development market. The firm's key areas of expertise include traditional coal-fired energy generation projects as well as renewable energy projects and infrastructure projects, both domestically and internationally. Dong Eun Kim and Hun Ko jointly lead the team; Ko's practice has a particular focus on PPI projects and project finance, and Kim is a seasoned advisor on inbound and outbound transactions relating to energy. Jungmin Pak balances a varied workload of energy projects and infrastructure projects. Lachlan Barth is an Australian-qualified lawyer, regularly advising project developers, sponsors and financiers. Weon Sik Chung is also a key name in the team. Hyunsu Kim left the team in May 2025.

Shin & Kim continues to attract clients thanks to its cross-border capabilities, coupled with its robust offering in the projects space, spanning energy and power, natural resources and infrastructure projects. Practice co-head Sang-Hyun Lee offers a wealth of experience on project finance and energy mandates, and fellow co-head Michael Chang is regarded for having a ‘strong grasp of Korean law and interfaces with his Korean attorney colleagues effectively’, positioning him to oversee cross-border projects. Seung Gyu Yang advises on a variety of renewable energy projects, while Bong-Sang Cho, fielding a broader background in finance, is a key name for acquisition financings. Hyun Mi Cho is rated for power generation projects, and Claire (Mi-Jin) Kim acts for lenders and sponsors in international energy, infrastructure and PPP projects.

At Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, the energy and infrastructure team combines expertise in project development, project finance, M&A, construction, technology and public-private partnership projects. The team particularly excels in renewable and alternative energy projects for multinational energy companies. Practice head Hyunchul An is a key contact for multinational and domestic entities on their investment in and development of energy projects in Korea. Among a broad practice spanning energy-related regulatory and transactional work, Wonchul Nam has been involved in the construction and operation of power plants and the establishment of joint ventures. Seungkyo Lee left the firm in February 2025.

Regarded for its ‘multidisciplinary expertise, international reach, and depth in highly regulated and emerging sectors', Yulchon is well placed to advise on greenfield projects in and outside of Korea. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Kum Ju Son, who acts for major energy companies in Korea on transactions, financings and energy-related disputes; and Raymond Kang, who focuses on international and domestic greenfield and brownfield energy and infrastructure projects. The team benefits from Hong Kim‘s practice, which spans environment, energy, M&A and private equity investment, enabling him to lead on various development and investment project mandates.

DR & AJU LLC is well positioned to advise clients in a wide array of sectors, including renewables, LNG, power generation and infrastructure, and it is also skilled at helping clients with renewable energy projects. Mihyun Melissa Park oversees the team and has a demonstrable track record advising financiers and sponsors on the development, financing and acquisition of infrastructure and energy projects. Heejin Kim provides guidance to investors on the development of their projects internationally, and Sohyun Yoon primarily focuses on disputes arising from projects.

Jipyong LLC is positioned to assist clients in the energy sector, including companies involved in power generation, renewable energy and alternative energy sources, as well as in social infrastructure projects, where the team offers comprehensive advisory services. Department head Hye Jung Ryu advises domestic and international clients regarding overseas investment, resources, energy and construction matters. Hoon Lee is an experienced advisor on international transactions and brings additional knowledge of renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power generation.

Yoon & Yang LLC provides 'excellent service' in development projects involving conventional energy resources, renewable energy resources and new energy resources. Young Woo Park leads the team and has significant experience in project finance, public capital projects and overseas investments. Soong-Ki Yi is a key contact for the firm's energy clients for support on acquisition financing, cross-border M&A, and energy and natural resources.