LAWYER PROFILE

Seunga Hyun

Asia-Pacific 2026

Lee & Ko

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets

South Korea

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Lee & Ko

Practice Areas

Capital Markets Compliance, Capital Markets, Securities, Private Equity, Asset Management,Derivatives

Career

Partner at Lee&Ko,

Publications

-Presentation on Trading of Overseas Shares Focusing on Fractional Trades (Business Law Review of Korea

Business Law Association)

-Direction of Financial Regulatory Environment of Korea in 2019: Legislation Supporting Financial Innovation

and Reform of Supervisory System (2019, Legal 500)

-Korean Regulator, Encouraging Financial Institutions by Relaxing the Chinese Wall Regulations (2016, Legal

500)

-Korean TR, Finally and Officially Coming Soon(2019, Legal 500)

Personal

As a member of the Securities & Capital Markets Practice Group, Seung A Hyun's practice focuses

mainly on securities, derivatives, capital markets regulations and private-equity investment matters.

He has advised clients on a wide range of matters.

Awards

Impact Deal and Case Awards : LG Chem $2 Billion Exchangeable Bonds

Asialaw

2024

Recognized as a 'Highly regarded' (Capital Markets:Debt)

IFLR1000

2024

Selected as a 'Leading Lawyer (Notable practitioner)' (Capital Markets)

Asiwalaw

2024

Selected as a 'Leading Lawyer (Notable practitioner)' (Banking and Financial services)

Asialaw

2024

Recognized as a ranked lawyer(Band4) (Capital Markets)

Chambers Global

2024

Recognized as a ranked lawyer(Band4) (Capital Markets)

Chambers Asia-Pacific

2024

Recognized as a 'Highly regarded' by IFLR1000 2023 Edition (Capital Markets:Debt)

2024

Debt Market Deal of the Year, SK Battery America's Issuance of Green Notes

ALB

2021

Recognized as a “Ranked Lawyer: Up and Coming” (Capital Markets)

Chambers Asia-Pacific

2022

Selected as a 'Leading Lawyer (Notable practitioner)' (Capital Markets)

Asialaw

2022

Recognized as a IFLR Asia Future Leader

2021

Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year (Asian Legal Business)

2020

Debt Market Deal of the Year - Korea Development Bank's GMTN Programme (Asian Legal Business)

2020

Deal of the Year - LG Chem, Global Green Bonds

Asian-mena Counsel Megazine

2019

Selected as a 'Notable practitioner' (Capital Markets)

AsiaLaw

2019

Selected as a 'Leading Lawyer (Notable practitioner)' (Capital Markets)

Asialaw

2019

Recognized as a 'Rising Star' (Capital Markets)

IFLR1000

2019

Deal of the Year' for KEXIM USD1.5billion Notes

ALB

2018

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Capital Markets - South Korea

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Seunga Hyun is recognised for his debt capital markets expertise, and regularly advises government-affiliated entities, corporates and major Korean banks on debt issuances. He has recently been particularly active in fixed-rate bond and floating-rate note issuances.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is always responsive, easy to reach, works quickly and handles tasks efficiently.
Capital MarketsChambers Asia & Pacific
He consistently impresses with exceptional attention to detail and sharp analytical skills. He can quickly identify key issues and provide clear and well-reasoned guidance in fast-moving transactions.
Capital MarketsChambers Asia & Pacific