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Linklaters

Projects & Infrastructure: International

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea


Linklaters

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About

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Linklaters has been active in Korea for over 30 years, advising the leading Korean corporations, financial institutions and law firms. From our office in Seoul, we are able to leverage our highly integrated international capabilities to provide clients operating in Korea with exceptionally high quality service. We have a senior team of projects, energy and infrastructure experts leading the execution of large-scale mandates. Our on-the-ground dedicated projects, energy and infrastructure team led by projects and energy specialist Stephen Le Vesconte offers genuine world class projects and project finance capability in Seoul. We advise a mix of Korean ECAs and commercial banks, Korean sponsors, international lenders and international sponsors on some of the most complex and strategically important transactions in Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, the US and the Middle East. In particular we are regularly trusted by Korean export credit agencies (ECAs) and sponsors with their most important, strategic and challenging transactions. Our success in winning and advising on the most significant and challenging deals in the market is made possible by the quality and integrated nature of our well coordinated regional and global sector teams.

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Projects & Infrastructure: International - South Korea

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The Linklaters team remains one of the most highly regarded in this field. Much sought after for its renowned project finance offering, it typically advises consortiums of major international and Korean lenders on energy and infrastructure projects around the globe, and also regularly assists Korean sponsor clients. The law firm has considerable expertise in oil and gas and power mandates in particular, advising on such matters as concession agreements, the market entry of renewable energy clients and the acquisition of energy assets. The team is further noted for its representation of Korean export credit agencies.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Anma Offshore Wind Power Co on the development, procurement and financing of its 528MW offshore wind power project in South Korea, backed by Equis Development.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters has a strong global network collaborating seamlessly on cross-border deals. Its extensive experience also allows it to facilitate coordination between project owners and banks efficiently.

    Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Linklaters is proactive and friendly, providing in-depth legal opinions and analysis for clients.

    Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Joo Hee Lee
    Band 1Joo Hee Lee

    Joo Hee Lee

    Lee Joo Hee is highly sought after by a Korean and multinational clientele owing to the sophistication of her advice on matters relating to project finance and development in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
    • Joo Hee is dedicated to her clients and does an outstanding job in working with different parties to reach a satisfactory goal for all involved.

      Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Joo Hee makes significant efforts to deliver what clients need as quickly as possible.

      Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentAsia-Pacific

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