LAWYER PROFILE

Kwang Yul Kim

Asia-Pacific 2026

Lee & Ko

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy

South Korea

9 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 In-depth overview

About

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Projects & Energy, Infrastructure

Career

Mr. Kim has worked on numerous landmark projects in Korea including the Seoul Subway #9 Project, Seoul-Chuncheon Highway Project, and the 833 MW LNG-fired combined cycle power plant project in Oseong, Korea. Recently, he has also advised various Korean financial institutions and investment trusts for investments in energy and infrastructure assets located in various jurisdictions. In addition, he was involved in numerous solar PV farm projects in Korea and Japan. He has also worked on many international deals, in particular, advising on securitization transactions in relation to the ADNOC Gas Pipelines, and advising on financing arrangements for fuel cell project in California.

Professional Memberships

Korean Bar Association

Publications

“Types and Contents of Step-in Right under the Project Finance”, (Business/Finance/Law, Center for Financial Law, September 2009).

Personal

For past four consecutive years, from 2019 to 2022, Mr. Kim has been selected as “notable practitioner” by IFLR 1000 in Banking and Financing sector. In 2023, he has been selected as “highly regarded” by IFLR 1000 in Project development, Banking and Financing sector.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Projects & Energy - South Korea

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Kim Kwang Yul is relied on by a distinguished clientele to handle an array of development and fund-raising mandates across the Asia-Pacific region. His experience includes coal, solar and offshore wind projects.

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Strengths

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Kwang Yul provides appropriate alternatives based on his varied experience.
Projects & EnergyChambers Asia & Pacific
Kim Kwang Yul is a prominent lawyer for infrastructure and project financing in Korea. He is fully experienced and commercially open to discuss all matters including budget.
Projects & EnergyChambers Asia & Pacific