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Capital Markets: Domestic Firms - South Korea
What the Team is Known For
Kim & Chang is a capital markets powerhouse that serves as legal counsel to an enviable list of domestic corporations and internationally renowned financial institutions. The practice covers all types of debt, equity, derivatives and securitisation transactions. It is active on a varied range of domestic and cross-border debt issuances, including covered bonds, asset-backed securities and floating rate notes. The firm's equity work includes advising on market-leading IPOs on the Korea Exchange, as well as on off-hour block trading transactions. Its team is also equipped to advise on overseas listings. It is also well placed to provide support on the regulatory and compliance aspects of capital markets transactions.
Strengths
The team is very methodical and professional.
Kim & Chang holds a dominant position in the market and no one can match the firm in negotiations with regulatory authorities.
Work Highlights
Kim & Chang advised the Korea Housing Finance Corporation on a review and update of its GMTN programme.
Notable practitioners
Youngjin Sohn offers considerable expertise in capital markets transactions. He ably advises on IPOs and securities offerings.
Myoung Jae Chung is considered to be a highly active and respected lawyer within both the equity and debt capital markets spheres, frequently assisting clients with IPOs, share sales, and off-trading-hours block trade and notes issuances.
MJ Chung is one of the most respected corporate lawyers in the domestic legal circle. He strikes a fine balance between providing prudent advice and understanding business needs.
Myoung Jae Chung has a lot of work experience, which contributes to his extensive expertise. He is especially experienced in IPO-related matters.
Yong Seung Sun regularly handles structured finance transactions on behalf of international and domestic banks and securities companies. His in-depth experience involves advising issuers and arrangers on the issuance of asset-backed securities and covered bonds.
He has a specialty in securitisation.
Yong-Ho Kim is experienced in the structured finance space, regularly handling covered bonds and ABCPs for domestic and international clients.