Benefitting from a strong regional and international network, Greenberg Traurig LLP has a reputation as a ‘market leader in the APAC capital markets space’, with the team in Seoul praised especially for its ’strong capabilities in DCM matters’ as evidenced in ‘large and complex transactions’. The group, led by Eun Sang Hwang, represents issuers and underwriters in relation to registered and unregistered securities offerings by US and foreign private issuers both on a standalone basis and pursuant to a medium-term note program.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm is a market leader in the APAC capital markets space. Their strong capabilities in DCM matters make them a fantastic choice for large and complex transactions. We look forward to working with their team, both when they are representing underwriters and issuers in DCM transactions. With an extensive network of lawyers in the APAC region, their high level of expertise and collaborative culture help to pioneer new and innovative solutions in the DCM space. Eun Sang Hwang is a top recommended lawyer.'
- 'GT offers proactive, business-savvy advice. The team's ability to anticipate challenges and propose innovative solutions is highly valued. They also offer exceptional client service, communicating effectively, responding promptly, and building strong relationships. Their ability to navigate grey areas and provide practical solutions is also highly valued.'
Key clients
- SK On
- SK Battery America
- Hanwha Life Insurance
- DoubleDown Interactive
- STIC Special Situation Diamond Ltd.
- Kolon Tissuegene
- NeoImmuneTech
- Korea Railroad Corporation
- Korea Land & Housing Corporation
- Korea National Oil Corporation
- The Korea Development Bank
- BNP PARIBAS
- Citigroup
- Crédit Agricole CIB
- HSBC
- Standard Chartered Bank
- UBS
Work highlights
- Represented SK Battery America, Inc. in its Reg. S offering of US$500 million 4.875% Guaranteed Senior Unsecured Green Notes due 2027, which were unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Kookmin Bank.
- Represented BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA as lead manager in a Reg. S offering of CHF250 million 2.0275% “Green Bond” notes due 2025 by Korea Railroad Corporation (“KORAIL”)under its USD2 billion Global Medium Term Note Program.
- Represented BNP PARIBAS, Citigroup, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank as joint lead managers in a Reg. S offering of USD700 million 5.75% “Social Bond” notes due 2025 by Korea Land & Housing Corporation (“LH”) under its USD5 billion Global Medium Term Note Program.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eun Sang Hwang