Seoul-based Albert Chung, who advises on energy and infrastructure development and investment projects, works alongside practice leader Won Lee to coordinate South Korean coverage at Baker McKenzie KLP JV. The team advises both domestic and international clients on strategic partnerships, project development mandates and cross-border acquisitions. Based in Singapore, Sun Kyun Lim focuses on LNG supply agreements and is another key contact in the group.
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Key clients
- SK E&S Co., Ltd.
- Korea Midland Power Co., Ltd.
- Korea Western Power Co. Ltd.
- Korea South-East Power Co., Ld.
- Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd.
- Hyundai Oilbank
- Pattern Energy Group LP
- Hanwha Energy Corporation
- SK Gas
Work highlights
- Representing SK E&S on its contemplated strategic partnership in the Asian markets with Plug Power, a NASDAQ listed hydrogen energy company in relation to the SK Group’s USD 1.5 billion investment in Plug Power.
- Advised SK E&S on its investment in a bio-ethanol CCS (Carbon Capture Storage) project developed by Summit Agricultural Group in Midwestern United States.
- Acting for Pattern and GPI on the ¥66.6bn (US$454m) 19-year project financing and project agreements for the 112 MW Ishikari Bay offshore wind project in Hokkaido, Japan.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Won Lee