Eui Jong Chung
Bae, Kim & Lee LLCBae, Kim & Lee LLC provides a full-spectrum capital markets service, with a particularly strong reputation for offering ‘expertise in Korean securitisation and covered bonds.’ The group, led by Jeong Rai Cho, continues to handle a strong share of Korean IPOs as issuer and underwriters counsel, at the same time as expanding its practice in certain key growth areas, such as foreign currency-denominated exchangeable bonds. Eui Jong Chung serves as counsel to global financial institutions and private equity funds, among others, with particular expertise in securitisation. Jeong-Hoon Lee has notable experience advising on IPOs in the pharma, entertainment, and insurance sectors, while Hee-Gang Shin specialises in IPOs and overseas securities. Yelim Hyon, promoted to partner in January 2024, primarily represents issuers and investment banks. Annie Eunah Lee and Min Kyung Park are both noted for their contributions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Hee Gang Shin and Yelim Hyon are experienced and well respected within the industry. We have a great working relationship with them.'
- 'Eui Jong Chung, Annie Eunah Lee and Min Kyung Park are all excellent professionals. EJ Chung's expertise in securitisation is very sharp and he remains a reliable source for our work.'
- 'The team offers expertise in Korean securitisation and covered bonds. Our collaboration with the team has been very fruitful as the team always meets deadlines and provides valuable legal insights.'
- 'This is a hard-working team that is very knowledgeable and experienced.'
Key clients
- Barclays
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
- Korea Development Bank
- Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited
- Mirae Asset Securities
- Morgan Stanley
- Samsung Securities
- The Export-Import Bank of Korea
Work highlights
- Advised KB Securities and other underwriters on approx. USD 542 million IPO and listing on the Korea Exchange by HD Hyundai Marine Solution Co., Ltd.
- Advised Citigroup Global Markets and three other managers on the issuance and offering of US$400 million, 5.000% Senior Unsecured Guaranteed Green Notes due 2028 by Hanwha Q Cells Americas Holdings Corp. guaranteed by The Export-Import Bank of Korea.
- Advised BNP Paribas on the issuance of CHF 285 million Green Bonds and listing on the Swiss Exchange by Korea Water Resources Corporation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Heesug Chung
Bae, Kim & Lee LLCPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeong Rai Cho