Capital Markets | Asia-Pacific

Bae, Kim & Lee houses a market-leading capital markets practice with a strong reputation for acting on significant IPOs, block trades and GDR offerings, for both issuers and underwriters. It is able to provide support on various types of bond issuances, including Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings, convertible bonds and GMTN programmes. The multilingual and dual-qualified team is able to provide advice across various US jurisdictions as well as Singapore and the UK. The firm acts for a diverse range of clients from international underwriters, major Korean banks and securities houses, including KB Securities and Citigroup Global Markets Korea Securities. It also acts for issuers, including foreign companies listed on KOSDAQ. The practice is active advising on the IPOs of real estate investment trusts. Bae, Kim & Lee offers additional expertise in securitisation, notably in the offshore structuring of leveraged finance deals.

Kim & Chang is a capital markets powerhouse that serves as legal counsel to an enviable list of domestic corporations and internationally renowned financial institutions. The practice covers all types of debt, equity, derivatives and securitisation transactions. It is active on a varied range of domestic and cross-border debt issuances, including covered bonds, asset-backed securities and floating-rate notes. Its equity work includes advising on market-leading IPOs on the Korea Exchange, as well as off-hour block trading transactions. The team is also equipped to advise on overseas listings. It is well placed to advise on the regulatory and compliance aspects of capital markets transactions. LG Energy Solution, Merrill Lynch International, and Credit Suisse are amongst its clients.

Lee & Ko fields a highly reputed capital markets team with strong capabilities in major debt offerings, advising on significant domestic and overseas issuances. It also covers hybrid products and derivatives work combined with notable experience in structured finance. The team has strong expertise in securitisation, including asset-backed bonds and non-performing loans. It is additionally instructed on IPOs and delisting work, acting for domestic and foreign issuers' listing in Korea. Lee & Ko is known for advising on regulatory compliance mandates and derivatives regulations. Its offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City allow the team to advise Korean clients on entry into the Vietnamese market. The firm is recently very active on sustainability bond issuances. BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin Bank and Export-Import Bank of Korea are among its roster of clients.

Shin & Kim carries a highly regarded practice with extensive experience in advising on both debt and equity capital markets transactions, acting for both Korean and foreign companies as well as major banks such as CLSA Capital Partners, Korea Investment Securities and Heungkuk Life Insurance. It also advises Korean companies on securities offerings in overseas markets, including Samurai bonds. Shin & Kim has expertise relating to high-profile IPOs and remains especially active in the securitisation and derivatives space. The team regularly assists with the issuance of a variety of depositary receipts and hybrid bonds.

The capital markets team at Yoon & Yang handles a range of debt and equity instructions, with recent activity on issuances of IPO issuances of global and convertible bonds. It is well placed to advise on securitisation transactions. The team has additional expertise in handling contentious matters in relation to capital markets transactions and listings. The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM), Hanhwa Life Insurance, and Woori Bank are amongst its clients.

Yulchon's established capital markets team represents a diverse clientele on domestic and overseas offerings. It advises issuers, underwriters and investors on all matters relating to capital raising, including regulatory issues and navigating the offering process. The team is well versed in debt work, including securities issuances and block trades. It has experience advising on a wide range of structural and compliance issues. The practice is increasingly active advising issuers and financial institutions on IPOs. BMW Financial Services Korea, Hyundai Capital Services and Hana Bank are amongst its clients.

Jipyong houses a capital markets team that is notably active on IPOs and regularly acts on behalf of both managers and issuers, including foreign companies listing on the Korean Exchange. It has additional experience in bond issuances and delistings. Its client portfolio encompasses Korean and international clients such as Mirae Asset Securities, Korea Investment & Securities and KB Securities.