Capital Markets: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
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Provided by Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings has a deep and longstanding commitment to Korea and was one of the first intentional law firms to open an office there. Drawing on the collective strength of our global network of legal professionals, Our Seoul office gives us a strong on-the-ground presence and is capable of handling all types of debt and equity capital markets transactions.
Chambers Review
The Paul Hastings capital markets team specialises in equity-related matters, with key areas of focus including high-value IPOs and GDR offerings. It also handles block sale transactions for international investment banks and US-registered offerings for Korean clients. The team possesses a growing list of issuer-side clients alongside a traditionally strong roster of underwriters.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings advised the managers, including BNP Paribas and Citigroup Global Markets, on Hana Bank’s issuance of EUR600 million 3.750% SME Empowerment Social Covered Bonds due 2026 under its USD5 billion Global Covered Bond Programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Hastings has rich experience and know-how derived from accumulated precedents conducted by the firm."
"Its experienced partners were hands-on and always responsive to any feedback or requirements."
"They are knowledgeable and able to utilize experiences to handle any issues."
"Paul Hastings has rich experience and know-how derived from accumulated precedents conducted by the firm."
"Its experienced partners were hands-on and always responsive to any feedback or requirements."
"They are knowledgeable and able to utilize experiences to handle any issues."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Iksoo is a well-reputed lawyer with an active capital markets practice in South Korea. He has substantial experience advising clients on equity, debt and hybrid mandates. In addition to high-profile IPOs, he is also instructed on the establishment of substantial bond programmes.
"Iksoo has deep experience in the industry across different asset classes."
"He is personable and helpful."
Kim Dong Chul focuses his practice on ECM mandates and often handles transactions on behalf of high-profile Korean corporates and international financial institutions. He is chair of Paul Hastings' Seoul office. He is also experienced in handling block trade mandates.
"Dong Chul Kim is an extremely technical lawyer."
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South Korea