Capital Markets: International Firms
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 2
Contact number
+82 2 6320 1000Chambers Review
Linklaters is home to an impressive capital markets department able to provide an integrated US and UK legal offering, allowing it to serve its wide-ranging client base which includes multinational banks as well as other financial service providers. The firm acts across a diverse range of issuances, with particular strength in debt offerings and hybrid products such as convertible, exchangeable and covered bonds. It is additionally known for expertise in US securities law compliance issues, and is well versed in advising on Regulation S and Rule 144A offerings. Linklaters' clients include HSBC, Merrill Lynch International and J.P. Morgan Securities.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters acted for Merrill Lynch International in relation to POSCO's Regulation S/Rule 144A offerings, including USD700 million 4.375% notes due 2025 and USD300 million 4.500% notes due 2027.
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Kwon is a well-recognised lawyer in Seoul who specialises in the debt capital markets space. He assists clients with establishing MTN programmes and with bond and note issuances, and has expertise in advising on covered bonds and assisting clients with social bond offerings. He is also experienced in handling share block trades.
"Daniel Kwon has a good understanding of structured products and coordinates efficiently across various third parties working on deals in Korea."