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Watson Farley & Williams has a reputation internationally as perhaps the premier legal service provider in the maritime sector, and the firm has 19 years of experience working in South Korea. Partner Goh Mei Lin is known by all key industry players in shipping finance in South Korea. The WFW team, which includes a number of Korean speaking lawyers across its Asia offices, advises on matters including financing, projects, dispute resolution and corporate law. We have developed particular expertise advising on high-profile South Korea restructurings involving some of South Korea’s best known shipping companies. We have developed effective working relationships with all the top law firms in South Korea to ensure smooth running of matters for our clients where South Korean law advice is required.



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What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams has a strong legal practice advising international banks from its Singapore and Hong Kong offices on their inbound Korean transactions, and assisting Korean lenders with cross-border matters. The law firm is experienced in handling financing and restructuring transactions for Korean ECAs and commercial banks. It frequently advises on the financing of the acquisition and construction of vessels.

Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley Williams advised Bank of America on a USD75 million refinancing of an LNG carrier for Korea Line Corporation.

Strengths

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The team is highly skilled and knowledgeable in the South Korean maritime space. It is able to handle issues in a timely manner and offer practical solutions.

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Their strengths lie in their extensive experience in ship finance and quick responses. They are always available 24/7 to assist with urgent matters. 

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Notable Practitioners

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Ricky Kim
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Ricky Kim
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Ricky Kim offers expertise in ship financing, including secured lending and syndicated and bilateral facilities.

He is a good mediator and he provides his best service to close the deal.

Ricky Kim is an outstanding lawyer with a keen eye for commercial elements and understanding of both sides of the table.

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Members

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Jeong Min Yun

Josephine Jung

Clients

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Bank of America, N.A.

Bank of Nova Scotia

Citibank N.A.

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Crédit Industriel et Commercial

Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch

KfW- IPEX Bank GmbH

Korea Development Bank

Mizuho Bank

Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale

Sinokor Maritime Co. Ltd

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Standard Chartered Bank

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Limited

Woori Bank

Industries

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Banks

Energy

Financial Services

Transportation