Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
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The Projects & Energy team is capable of bringing together various expertise in energy, natural resources, environment sectors and outbound/inbound investments together with unparalleled, diverse experiences of representing clients in high profile M&A transactions, project financing, tax, government regulations and related disputes to provide seamless one-stop service for successful development and implementation of projects in ever evolving energy sector and market in Korea.
Major Korean financiers, sponsors, government agencies and foreign investors have relied on Lee & Ko’s such accumulated in-depth knowledge and expertise of the sectors for many years. Furthermore, our professionals continue to extend its network of international law firms broadening its global reach and integrating world-class experiences to local market and companies allowing us to provide leading innovative solutions tailored to our clients.
By way of illustration, our team represented NH’s investment in ADNOC Gas Pipeline, Total’s investments in 2.3GW offshore wind power projects, KB’s project financing of Gwangmyeong-Seoul Highway and Hana Financial Investment’s in Capital Dynamics’s ESS standalone power projects in California. Also, we represented our clients’ litigations (i) civil petitions and injunction suspending construction; (ii) governance dispute among stakeholders; (iii) land use rights; and (iv) environmental laws.
Chambers Review
Lee & Ko's top-notch team represents a wide array of clients in both domestic and overseas infrastructure and power projects. The law firm is regularly sought out for advice on the sale and purchase of energy assets and project finance agreements, and especially noted for its expertise in the handling of private investment projects and refinancings. The team often advises major Korean banks and credit agencies and leading regional private equity funds as well as public utilities and construction companies. It is frequently enlisted to assist with investments in infrastructure funds.
Work Highlights
- Lee & Ko advised Kookmin Bank on the credit facilities for SK Chemicals for a multi-utility combined heat and power plant project.
Strengths
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"It is a well-organised team and I am highly satisfied with their work and performance. They are very punctual, even when the deadline is unreasonable."
"They have a good understanding of the content and an excellent ability to produce results according to customer requests. They have experts in various fields and provide in-depth advice."
"It is a well-organised team and I am highly satisfied with their work and performance. They are very punctual, even when the deadline is unreasonable."
"They have a good understanding of the content and an excellent ability to produce results according to customer requests. They have experts in various fields and provide in-depth advice."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Dong Eun is highly respected for his knowledge of complex financings and investment in the projects and energy sectors, including conventional power, renewables and transport infrastructure transactions.
Ko Hun co-heads the practice and possesses vast experience in the Korean projects sector, remaining at the forefront of the market advising household names. He is well placed to advise on coal, waste-to-energy, renewables and public infrastructure projects.
Kim Kwang Yul is relied on by a distinguished clientele to handle an array of development and fund-raising mandates across the Asia-Pacific region. His experience includes coal, solar and offshore wind projects.
"A prominent player in the project financing space, he always provides services in a professional manner and also conducts himself politely and humbly with everyone regardless of their position."
Pak Jungmin has experience advising on project financing and investment mandates. He often acts for asset management and securities firms on their outbound matters, especially those involving the Japan market.
"Jungmin has the ability to resolve complex matters in an efficient manner."
"Jungmin provides appropriate and high-quality services tailored to the customer's request."
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