Brian Youn
DLA PiperDLA Piper’s Seoul office is highly regarded for advising Korea-based companies on overseas ventures across energy, renewables, oil and gas, power, and mining sectors. Country managing partner Daniel Lee is a key contact known for his strong relationships with Korean clients. Ted Yi focuses on major renewables projects, assisting companies in achieving decarbonisation objectives. Brian Youn is the lead partner for project financing transactions, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in handling complex, cross-border matters.
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‘Throughout our collaboration, the collective support and assistance from the DLA Piper team proved crucial. The advice covered a broad spectrum of practical tips in the energy sector, and they skillfully orchestrated the coordination across multiple jurisdictions. In summary, the level of service provided by DLA Piper was impressive, and I would not hesitate to engage them again and would welcome the opportunity to work with them again on future projects.’
‘I was particularly impressed with the level of service provided by Ted Yi and Robert Song. Without needing specific instructions, Yi was already aware of our concerns and able to safeguard not only our legal interests but also our commercial interests. Robert Song on Ted's team is also very responsive and has skillfully orchestrated the coordination across multiple offices.’
‘We engaged DLA Piper for a wide range of matters including civil, criminal and enforcement in the area of the renewable energy industry. Throughout our partnership, we were extremely satisfied with the level of support and assistance from DLA Piper. In the ever-changing landscape of international business, DLA Piper remained vigilant to significant developments that could impact our project and provided us with timely input.'
- 'DLA Piper effectively guided us through the complexities of the matter with respect to energy facilities by providing a comprehensive analysis, reviewing various documents and notices and advising on associated risks that may arise from our company’s projects. They also maintained a proactive stance, constantly monitoring relevant regulations and notable updates in the industry to ensure that our decisions reflected the constantly evolving market trends.'
- 'During our collaboration, we are always most impressed with not just the assistance from any one individual but the collective team effort and support we have received. In this particular project, one major characteristic was that issues were multijurisdictional. DLA was essential in providing crucial advice that covered a broad spectrum of issues. As always, when working with DLA, one of the key merits is the skilful orchestration of working with multiple jurisdictions.'
‘I can state with confidence that Daniel Lee is always looking for ways to better serve his clients. Having worked in-house himself, he knows what a major corporation needs and when they need it. His understanding of our needs is so extremely helpful when dealing with issues and deadlines. ’
Work highlights
- Advising a major Korean company on its US$10 billion project to build EV battery manufacturing plants in the U.S.
- Advising a large global steel manufacturer on a greenfield project to build a renewable hydrogen plant in Australia.
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Daniel Lee, Brian Youn