Handling high-value transactions, Kim & Chang’s ‘breadth and depth of services are unparalleled’. Noted for its expertise in IPOs on the Korea Exchange and cross-jurisdictional securitisation matters, the team also advises on covered and exchangeable bonds. The practice is led by Kye Sung ChungMyoung Jae Chung and Seung Jae Yoo work on the full range of equity offerings, structured hybrid instruments and derivatives, as well as senior unstructured notes, while Yong-Ho Kim specialises in structured finance. Other key team members include Yong Seung Sun, who advises on receivables transactions, and Tae Min Yun.

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  • ‘Kim & Chang is equipped with various expertise to accommodate any request or queries from the clients. The breadth and depth of services are unparalleled.’

Key clients

  • J.P. Morgan Securities (Far East) Limited.
  • Citigroup Global Markets Korea Securities Limited
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Goldman Sachs
  • BNP Paribas
  • Credit Suisse

Work highlights

  • Advised on a series of transactions in connection with the establishment of the Global Covered Bond Programme up to USD15,000,000,000 and the issuance of covered bonds in the amount of EUR500,000,000 thereunder by Korea Housing Finance Corporation.
  • Advised Korea Development Bank on update of U.S.$30,000,000,000 Global Medium Term Note Programme.
  • Advised on Issuance of U.S.$1,700,000,000 1.75 per cent. Convertible Bonds due 2030 (convertible into common shares) by SK hynix Inc.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kye Sung Chung

Other key lawyers

Myoung Jae Chung, Seung Jae Yoo, Yong-Ho Kim, Yong Seung Sun, Tae Min Yun