Capital Markets: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton hosts a market-leading capital markets practice which remains consistentlyat the forefront of capital markets transactionsin South Korea.The firm is well versed inrepresenting Koreanissuers in substantial debt and equity offerings, it also acts for major underwriters and arrangers. It is active on high-profile IPOs and a range of debt issuances, including green notes and convertible bonds. The law firm possesses expertise across foreign jurisdictions, with several partners being members of the New York Bar, and houses a number of native Korean-speaking US lawyers.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb represented Doosan Robotics in its approximately USD318 million initial public offering of common shares.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has excellent problem-solving skills and provides timely information quickly."
"Cleary always comes up with proper analysis and feedback."
"The firm has excellent problem-solving skills and provides timely information quickly."
"Cleary always comes up with proper analysis and feedback."
Notable Practitioners
Han Jinduk maintains a highly active capital markets practice advising domestic and international lenders on Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings, and note programmes. He is also equipped to advise on IPOs.
"He is excellent in all aspects, such as professionalism, leadership, solving skills and communication."
Choi Jay Hoon is frequently involved in a number of capital markets mandates on behalf of issuers and underwriters, regularly advising on IPOs and high-value debt offerings.
Ranked Lawyers at
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
South Korea