Boasting an impressive roster of clients in the private and public sectors, Shin & Kim’s specialised projects and energy practice advises on matters concerning infrastructure, power project management and development, as well as financing. The team is jointly led by Sang-Hyun Lee and Michael Chang, who handle landmark renewable energy transactions, while Hyun Mi Cho advises domestic and international financial companies and industrial corporates, focusing on gas projects. A key contact for large-scale energy and greenfields PPPs, Seung-Gyu Yang is also recommended. Sangmyoung Shin joined the practice from Kim & Chang in February 2023, with Bong-Sang Cho and Claire (Mi-Jin) Kim following suit in March and April 2023 respectively.

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Key clients

  • SK E&S
  • Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)
  • Macquarie Korea Asset Management Co., Ltd.
  • KDB Infrastructure Investments Asset Management Co., Ltd.
  • Experian Singapore Pte Ltd.
  • Pacifico Energy Korea
  • Australian Strategic Materials Limited
  • Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
  • KREDO Holdings Ltd.
  • Korea East West Power
  • Total Eren S.A.
  • Green Investment Group Korea Limited
  • Vena Energy
  • Korea East West Power
  • KREDO Holdings Ltd.
  • Busan-Jungkwan Energy
  • Korea Electric Power Corporation
  • Equis Energy Co., Ltd.
  • SK Forest Co. Ltd.
  • Korea Export-Import Bank

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sang-Hyun Lee, Michael Chang

Other key lawyers

Hyun Mi Cho, Seung-Gyu Yang, Sangmyoung Shin, Bong-Sang Cho, Claire (Mi-Jin) Kim