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Yulchon offers major clients broad capital markets expertise that covers IPOs, bond issuances, and asset-back securities. The group is noted for its ‘unique experience’ in samurai bonds. Young Su Shin and Sung Wook Eun jointly lead the team, which sits within the firm’s corporate and finance department. Jin Kook Lee specialises in ECM matters, including IPOs, while Gun Kim focuses on bond issuances. Geen Kim stands out for her experience handling cross-border securities transactions. Gunhee Kim and Hyeong Jun Chun also play key roles in the team.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Gunhee Kim is very devoted, communicates well and is a fluent English speaker. She is always a great help in international bond issuances. She has lots of experience and her explanations of relevant regulations are helpful.'
  • 'Gunhee Kim has provided legal counsel on various Korean regulations related to overseas private samurai bonds, especially for matters related to the number of notes to be issued and the face value of each notes, as well as detailed advice on investors selling restrictions, the domestic investor registration process, and retail customer sales for samurai public bonds.'
  • 'Yulhon has built up unique experience in advising on samurai deals, so it is trustworthy partner and legal advisor.'
  • 'Yulchon LLC is one of the most valuable legal service firms in Korea. They provide excellent legal services in relation to IPO due diligence, new regulations on secondary offerings, and advice on reorganization of the holding structure of companies. Yulchon's team always gives proper advice in the right time frames.'
  • 'Despite samurai bonds being a very unique market, we has received extensive legal advice from Yulchon on Korean laws and regulations in the context of both private samurai and public samurai bonds.'

Key clients

  • Jaguar Global Growth Partners I, LLC
  • QIA (Qatar Investment Authority)
  • Hillhouse Capital
  • Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK)
  • Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation (KOMIR)
  • Hyundai Motor Company
  • Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. (KIS)
  • Export-Import Bank of Korea
  • GS Caltex Corporation
  • Hyundai Capital Services Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented Jaguar Global Growth Partners I, a U.S. Nasdaq-listed Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), in its acquisition of a 100% ownership of GLAAM, a Korean architectural display glass maker, through a comprehensive stock exchange.
  • Advised QIA and Hillhouse Capital on their minority investment to SK On’s Round A-2 financingQIA and Hillhouse Capital joined as co-investors in the MBK Partners-led consortium’s minority investment in SK On.
  • Acted as a legal counsel to Industrial Bank of Korea (“IBK”) in connection with its update of a GMTN programme and issuance of USD 600,000,000 5.375% notes due 2028 (the “Notes”).

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.
Gunhee Kim
Yulchon

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Young Su Shin, Sung Wook Eun

Other key lawyers

Jin Kook Lee, Gun Kim, Geen Kim, Gunhee Kim, Hyeong Jun Chun, Kyu Sik Kim