Lee & Ko‘s large and experienced team is lauded as the ’best in the business,’ offering a full-service within the broad range of banking and finance mandates. The firm is recognised for its advisory and regulatory work within the shipping, energy, and technology and telecommunications industries. The team is led by the highly experienced Dong Eun Kim. Core team member Yeo Kyoon Yoon focuses on inbound and outbound acquisition finance. Myoung Chul Kwak works on a high-profile M&A transactions, with extensive experience in leveraged finance, while Yong-Jae Chang handles debt restructuring and private equity transactions, particularly within the manufacturing industry. Also key are Yun Jeong Seo, who has expertise in financial transactions within the shipping industry, and Hyunsu Kim, who specialises in infrastructure and energy financing.
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Testimonials
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‘They have advised on the most projects in the energy infrastructure industry in Korea. In addition, they are always able to provide timely support in most cases, and their coverage is very broad and professional.’
‘The partners are highly professional, and the best in the business.'
'They have passion and expertise.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- KEB Hana Bank
- Kookmin Bank
- Korean Air Co., Ltd.
- Korea Development Bank
- Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
- Mirae Asset Daewoo Co., Ltd.
- NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
- Samsung Securities Co., Ltd.
- Shinhan Bank
- Societe Generale
- Standard Chartered Bank Korea Limited
- Woori Bank
- Kakao Bank
- International Finance Corporation
- BlackRock
Work highlights
- Advised Woori Bank, Samsung Securities Co. Ltd. and Kiwoom Securities Co., Ltd on financing for the acquisition of Medit Corp. by MBK Partners.
- Advised Kookmin Bank on financing in connection with Jeju Hanlim Offshore Wind Farm Project with an installed capacity of 100MW.
- Advised Woori Bank on a PPP project to facilitate for construction of construction and operation of Bibong-Maesong Urban Expressway.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Myoung Chul Kwak
Lee & KoNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hyunsu Kim
Lee & KoPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dong Eun Kim