Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Provided by Kim & Chang
The Energy Practice consists of experts in law, finance, accounting, tax, government regulation, economics and overseas investment with broad experience and expertise in all aspects of conventional and renewable energy, natural resources, power generation and environmental sectors.
Based on deep understanding of the industry accumulated over the course of decades, we provide one-stop service covering the full project lifecycle, including project structuring, development, construction, project financing, cross-border investment and M&A and dispute resolution. Many of our lawyers and industry experts have experience at international law or accounting firms, and our close cooperation with other global advisors brings a global perspective to our profound understanding of Korean business culture, enabling us to provide world-class services to both Korean and non-Korean clients.
Chambers Review
Kim & Chang's distinguished bench is able to meet the needs of top-ranking clients in the energy and natural resources sector, particularly for M&A transactions and project development, as well as private equity investments in the renewables space. The law firm represents both domestic and international clients, and is notable for its management of project finance and M&A mandates from inception to completion. It is well positioned to handle regulatory and compliance matters. The team frequently collaborates with prominent global firms on high-profile cross-border matters. Kim & Chang's key clients include Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), POSCO International and Korea Gas.
Work Highlights
- Kim & Chang assisted POSCO International with its merger with POSCO Energy.
Strengths
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"Based on their deep understanding of the industry, Kim & Chang provide helpful opinions and solutions on complex and sophisticated matters."
"Kim & Chang has extensive experience and expertise in offshore wind power project-related laws and regulations. The team is sophisticated, supportive, diligent and a deal maker as it is not just providing advice from the legal perspective but also from the practical perspective."
"Kim & Chang has a very robust and commercially-minded team to handle important issues."
"Based on their deep understanding of the industry, Kim & Chang provide helpful opinions and solutions on complex and sophisticated matters."
"Kim & Chang has extensive experience and expertise in offshore wind power project-related laws and regulations. The team is sophisticated, supportive, diligent and a deal maker as it is not just providing advice from the legal perspective but also from the practical perspective."
"Kim & Chang has a very robust and commercially-minded team to handle important issues."
Notable Practitioners
Shin Chang-hee specialises in project finance, M&A and other corporate transactions in the energy sector, often representing Korean sponsors in international deals.
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