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Capital Markets: International Firms - South Korea

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What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton hosts a market-leading capital markets practice which remains consistently at the forefront of capital markets transactions in South Korea. The firm is well versed in representing Korean issuers 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 advised LG Electronics on its Rule 144A/Reg S offering of USD800 million 5.625% senior unsecured notes due 2027 and 2029.

Strengths

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Cleary Gottlieb is the most reliable counsel to both issuer and underwriter. The team takes a balanced approach and looks to find solutions.

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They explain things in a clear step-by-step manner and provide logical alternatives accordingly, which is why I am highly satisfied with Cleary's service.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jinduk Han
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Jinduk Han
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Jinduk Han 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.

Jinduk is the most seasoned and respected senior partner in Korean capital markets practices.

Jinduk is very professional and competent. He's able to catch what a client wants and let us know.

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Insoo Park
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Insoo Park
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Insoo Park is a partner in Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton's Korean capital markets team. He advises Korean issuers and underwriters on debt offerings, IPOs and SEC reporting.

Insoo offers professionalism and the ability to respond quickly and accurately.

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Jay Hoon Choi
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Jay Hoon Choi
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Jay Hoon Choi 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.

Jay Hoon Choi provided easy-to-understand language, clear formats and prompt feedback, as well as close communication and support with legal counterparties.

Jay Hoon Choi effectively addresses our enquiries, offering valuable insights and guidance based on a wealth of experience.

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Anne Saehee Kim
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Anne Saehee Kim
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Up and Coming

Anne Saehee Kim is a counsel who focuses on SEC-registered and private debt offerings, in addition to providing Korean client's with SEC reporting advice.

Saehee is a capable, client-friendly and reliable lawyer.

Anne is always a great pleasure to work with. She is very responsive and detail oriented. She is loved by the clients and the lawyers she works with.

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JungAh Kim
JungAh Kim
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Kim JungAh is a senior foreign legal consultant who is frequently active for a range of prominent bank clients in their role as underwriters in debt issuances.

Overall, I am very satisfied with JungAh.

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Jinduk Han
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Jinduk Han
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Insoo Park
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Insoo Park
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Jay Hoon Choi
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Jay Hoon Choi
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Anne Saehee Kim
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Anne Saehee Kim
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Up and Coming
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JungAh Kim
JungAh Kim
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