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Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC

Yoon & Yang’s Finance Practice offers advice on all aspects of the operation and business of banks and financial holding companies, including the transfer of obtaining the licenses/permits, governance, internal controls, business conduct, cooperation among subsidiaries in the affiliated financial group, new investments, FSS examination response, litigation, and disputes. By cooperation of attorneys with an in-depth understanding of the banking industry and financial holding companies, and expert advisors who formerly served in financial supervisory authorities, the Practice provides preeminent legal services to assist the management activities of banks and financial holding companies with integrated legal advice for the clients’ various needs.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - South Korea

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Yoon & Yang possesses a notable banking and finance group which offers advice on transactional and regulatory matters to domestic and foreign clients. The firm houses experienced lawyers in a range of areas, encompassing practitioners with experience working in the Financial Supervisory Service. Its expertise in aircraft financing, real estate financing and project financing transactions is regularly sought by banks and asset management firms.

Work Highlights

  • Yoon & Yang advised Korean Airlines on an approximately USD158 million lease financing facility provided by JP Morgan as lender, and US EXIM Bank as guarantor, for acquisition of a B787-10 aircraft.

Strengths

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Yoon & Yang does not just passively handle commissioned work, but also proactively manages the overall progress of the transaction and proactively suggests legal issues and countermeasures.

Banking & Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

They are very active in financial regulatory work.

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Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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H. K. Helen Sohn
1
H. K. Helen Sohn
1
Band 1

Helen Sohn is well regarded for her work representing financial institutions in aircraft finance deals.

Helen gives a positive impact on our company’s external credibility and its credibility with counterparties. She demonstrates a good attitude, responds quickly and pays close attention to detail.

Helen Sohn is a top-notch lawyer with decades of expertise in the airline industry.

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Young-Joon Cho
3
Young-Joon Cho
3
Band 3

Cho Young Joon covers work that spans across acquisition, aircraft and ship finance. He is increasingly active on financings in the energy and natural resources sphere. He often represents Korean and international banks, financial institutions and corporations.

He demonstrates a thorough understanding of our organisation and roles and is diligent and client-oriented.

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Jae Ryun Cho
U
Jae Ryun Cho
U
Up and Coming

Cho Jae Ryun advises borrowers on financing and refinancing transactions, with a special focus on assisting investment management companies with mortgages.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Yoon & Yang LLC

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South Korea

Aviation
H. K. Helen Sohn
1
H. K. Helen Sohn
1
Band 1
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Banking & Finance
Young-Joon Cho
3
Young-Joon Cho
3
Band 3
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Jae Ryun Cho
U
Jae Ryun Cho
U
Up and Coming
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Members

Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC

Chang Wook Shin

Dae Sagong

Eun Chul Choi

Hyun Suk Jung

Head of Department

Jiwon Karen Kwak

Sung Woon Kang

Head of Department

Young Woo Park

Clients

Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC

Capstone Asset Management

Daehan Real Estate Trust Co., Ltd.

Daeshin Asset Management

Daeshin Securites

Hanwha Investment & Securities

Igis Asset Management

KB Securities

KEB Hana Bank

KL & Partners

KORAMCO REITS & Trust (KORAMCO R&T)

KOREAN AIR LINES CO., LTD.

Kiwoom Securities

NH Investment Securities

NH Nonghyup REIT Management

SEOYOUNG e&t

Shinhan Bank

Shinhan Investment & Securities

The Export and Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM)

Woori Bank