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Shin & Kim

Projects & Energy

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Operating at the very heart of Korea’s energy and resources sector, our Projects & Energy Sector Group provides the highest quality one-stop advice across legal issues relating to domestic and international energy, infrastructure and resource projects as well as financial aspects of any given project.

Its professionals have unsurpassed experience in advising on not only regular energy projects like electricity and gas, but also on renewable energy projects such as onshore and offshore wind, solar and energy storage system projects. The Projects & Energy Sector Group possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of the various global value chains and grasps the commercial drivers. This allows them to provide commercial and tailored solutions to all clients whether they are sponsors, construction and operating companies, pension funds, mutual aid associations, ECAs, banks or insurance companies.

Clients (27)

  • National Pension Service (NPS)
  • Korea Export Import Bank (KEXIM)
  • Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure)
  • Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)
  • SK E&S
  • GS Energy
  • Samsung C&T Corporation
  • Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd
  • Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
  • Lotte Chemical Corporation
  • Hanwha Energy
  • SK Energy
  • Macquarie Capital
  • AES Corporation
  • POSCO Group
  • Korea National Oil Company (KNOC)
  • Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corp.
  • Macquarie Korea Asset Management Co., Ltd.
  • Pacifico Energy Korea
  • Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM)
  • KREDO Holdings Ltd.
  • Korea East West Power (EWP)
  • Total Eren S.A.
  • Green Investment Group Korea Limited
  • Vena Energy
  • Equis Energy Co., Ltd.
  • SK Forest Co. Ltd.

Industries (14)

  • Energy
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Construction & Materials
  • Banks
  • Government
  • Financial Services
  • Mining & Metals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Chemicals
  • Health Care
  • Real Estate
  • Utilities

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Projects & Energy - South Korea

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shin & Kim boasts a renowned projects and energy practice that regularly counsels private and public bodies on large-scale power and infrastructure projects both at home and abroad. The team is also noted for its joint venture and regulatory expertise, and is identified by sources as increasingly active in the renewables field and the waste processing and treatment area. It frequently acts for financiers and lenders on regional project financing mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shin & Kim advised Shinhan Bank on the USD985 million project financing of the Northeast Asia LNG Hub Terminal.

Strengths

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  • Shin & Kim proposes various solutions to complex problems and provides help in efficient project management.

    Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Shin & Kim provides clear and effective communication and advice in a timely manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sang-Hyun Lee
    Sang-Hyun Lee

    Sang-Hyun Lee

    Lee Sang-Hyun continues to be a highly sought-after lawyer for complex project finance mandates and also advises on EPC agreements, in addition to regulatory matters such as licensing and legislative reform.

    • Sang-Hyun consistently provides responsive, attentive and solution-oriented support.

      Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Sang-Hyun meets client needs and understands deal structure and intent.

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  • Michael Chang
    Michael Chang

    Michael Chang

    Michael Chang represents Korean and international sponsors in a variety of regulatory matters and large-cap corporate transactions, including share and asset transfers, restructurings, development agreements, and loan and equity financings.

    • Michael Chang speaks perfect English, is a clear communicator and an effective point of contact, especially for foreign developers.

      Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific

    • We look to Michael for solutions and he delivers.

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  • Su Yong Jung
    Su Yong Jung

    Su Yong Jung

    Jung Su Yong has a solid reputation in the market. He is active in advising Korean players on a range of energy-related mandates, particularly in the oil and gas subsectors, but also including renewables and utilities projects. He has particular strength in the regulatory space, and is often instructed by corporate clients and government entities.

    • Jung Su Yong communicates effectively and has strong technical and engineering expertise.

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  • Bong Sang Cho
    Bong Sang Cho

    Bong Sang Cho

    Cho Bong Sang offers advice on financing, investment and development of renewable energy projects. He has notable expertise in solar and wind power project transactions.

    • Cho Bong Sang represents a broad range of finance matters and we are grateful for the chance to work with him and his team.

      Projects & Energy respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Bong Sang has a great understanding of what is needed from international clients and Korean clients on their outbound investments.

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  • Helen Pak
    Helen Pak

    Helen Pak

    Helen Pak regularly advises on international deals on behalf of Korean sponsors, lenders and investors' consortiums in both the conventional and renewable power markets.
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