White & Case LLP (Foreign Legal Consultant Office) is known for managing high-value transactions and project financings for Korean and international sponsors, particularly active in natural resources and traditional energy as well as the growing renewable energy and energy transition space. Sungjin Kang leads the team, bringing extensive experience advising both export credit agencies and private-sector lenders. The team’s expertise across major industries positions them as a trusted advisor for large-scale, cross-border projects. Dongho Lee brings experience in advising Korean and global energy and technology companies on cross-border energy and infrastructure M&A transactions, investments, strategic alliances, and joint ventures.

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Key clients

  • Lotte Chemical Corporation
  • PT Pertamina (Persero)
  • Korea Midland Power Co., Ltd. (KOMIPO)
  • Sprott Korea Investment Corp.
  • Posco Eco & Challenge
  • PT Wampu Electric Power
  • The Export Import Bank of Korea
  • Banco KEB Hana Mexico
  • Lotte Energy Materials Co. Ltd.
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • SK E&S Co., Ltd.

Lawyers

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Sungjin Kang
Sungjin Kang
White & Case LLP (Foreign Legal Consultant Office)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sungjin Kang

Other key lawyers

Dongho Lee