Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea
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Provided by Jipyong LLC
Jipyong’s real estate finance and real investment business aims at providing accurate and efficient advice on legal issues arising throughout the whole process from initial stage to the completion of projects such as analysis of legal risks, review of transaction structure, resolution of legal issues, drafting relevant agreements and completion of transaction based on our rich and extensive experience and knowledge accumulated since its inception.
We boast high level of understanding and experience on the peculiarity of real estate law of each country thanks to expertise possessed by 8 branch offices located in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, Russia, and the teams specialized in Latin America, Brazil and Japan.
Based on long-standing recognition in the real estate and construction sectors, and a deep understanding of the trends in the domestic real estate finance industry and the needs of clients, Jipyong is dedicated to reviewing and analyzing the complex legal risks incidental to the investment in overseas real estate and overseas real estate finance as well as domestic real estate finance and real investments. In addition, we give confidence and satisfaction to our clients relating to establishment and operation of REITs and collective investment scheme and to the resolution of various legal issues that arise during liquidation.
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Jipyong LLC has an established team of lawyers in South Korea, providing expertise in a broad range of real estate and construction-related issues including property sale and acquisitions, development and project financing transactions. The team handles deals involving a variety of office, commercial and logistics properties and leverages its network of international offices to facilitate cross-border work.
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Jipyong LLC advised IGIS Asset Management on the KRW2.89 trillion sale of Gwanghwamun Gate Tower.
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Jipyong has an extensive understanding of the latest legal issues in business.
The firm has been in this field for a long time, making it one of the top experts in the industry. The team is also very courteous in dealing with clients.
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Lee Joon Hyuk draws on nearly two decades of experience in the Korean legal market, advising on real estate investment and financing. He is skilled in mandates involving investment vehicles such as REITs, real estate funds and PFVs.
He has a large client base and is very personable.
He's well recognised as a leading expert in the industry on real estate funds and REITs.
Real Estate
Provided by Jipyong LLC
Won Jeong
Head of Department
Sung Taek LIM
Seongcheol Park
Bong Kwan Sa
Joon Hyuk Lee
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