About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie has been advising clients on high-profile matters in Korea for over three decades. We are trusted by leading domestic Korean and global companies conducting business in the country on a broad range of matters, including projects and project financing, cross-border M&A and investments, as well as regulatory issues in the context of these transactions.
With over 40 legal professionals across global offices experienced in inbound and outbound Korea-related work, we are one of the largest Korea practices among international firms operating in the market. Our team specializes in energy and infrastructure projects, particularly in the oil and power segments as well as the emerging energy transition sector.
Baker McKenzie has expanded the Firm’s capability in Korea through a historic joint venture with leading Korean law firm KL Partners. Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm (“Baker McKenzie Korea”)has received official approval from Korea’s Ministry of Justice and has officially launched in November 2023.
The Firm's Korea Practice is led by Won Lee, while Sun Kyun Lim and Jae-Hyon Ahn co-leading Baker McKenzie Korea's Finance & Projects group focus on energy & infrastructure development (including LNG, energy transition and renewables) and project financing work. The Practice group is also run by Partner, Albert Chung in Seoul, focusing on M&A, LNG and greenfield projects.
