Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s market-leading team is recognised for its depth of experience across the full spectrum of capital markets matters, representing both issuers and underwriters on a range of public and private sector transactions. Led by Jinduk Han, the team also handles high-value, cross-jurisdictional debt and equity market mandates. Based in the Seoul office, Jay Hoon Choi advises on hybrid securities offerings of Korean issues, with demonstrable experience in the construction and telecommunications industries. Senior foreign legal consultant Insoo Park often acts as transaction consultant, while Anne Saehee Kim has extensive experience in advising government-owned corporations on debt capital markets. Another key team member of the team is JungAh Kim.
Testimonials
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- 'The team was always available and ready to give a quick, appropriate answer.'
- 'Jinduk Hahn gives the best insight and solutions, covering all the variables and legal aspects.'
- 'Strong track records and professional staffing.'
Key clients
- The Export-Import Bank of Korea
- Kakao Corp
- Korea Development Bank
- Korea National Oil Corporation
- LG Group Companies
- NAVER
- POSCO
- Republic of Korea
- Samsung Group companies
- SK Group companies
Work highlights
- Advised The Korea Development Bank in its $2 billion SEC-registered dual-tranche notes offering.
- Advised LG Chem in its $300 million Reg S/Rule 144A green bond offering.
- Advised POSCO in its $2 billion Reg S/Rule 144A triple tranche notes offering.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jinduk Han