Ranking tables

Capital Markets: International Firms | Global

South Korea

The Capital Markets: International Firms rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across South Korea.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Capital Markets: International Firms
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Linklaters LLP
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    Linklaters LLP
    Capital Markets: International Firms
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Linklaters is home to an impressive capital markets department able to provide an integrated US and UK legal offering, allowing it to serve its wide-ranging client base which includes multinational banks as well as other financial service providers. The firm acts across a diverse range of issuances, with particular strength in debt offerings and hybrid products such as convertible, exchangeable and covered bonds. It is additionally known for expertise in US securities law compliance issues, and is well versed in advising on Regulation S and Rule 144A offerings. Linklaters' clients include HSBC, Merrill Lynch International and J.P. Morgan Securities.
  2. Paul Hastings
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    Paul Hastings
    Capital Markets: International Firms
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    The Paul Hastings capital markets team specialises in equity-related matters, with key areas of focus including high-value IPOs and GDR offerings. It also handles block sale transactions for international investment banks and US-registered offerings for Korean clients. The team possesses a growing list of issuer-side clients alongside a traditionally strong roster of underwriters such as UBS, HSBC and Goldman Sachs.