Projects and energy: local firms

Shin & Kim

Client Satisfaction

Shin & Kim‘s standalone projects and energy group is fully dedicated to this practice area, offering comprehensive expertise across energy, power, natural resources, and infrastructure projects. The team operates in multiple jurisdictions, with increasing activity in the alternative energy sector, particularly in wind power projects, advising on investment, licensing, construction, operation, financing, and environmental matters. Sang-Hyun Lee co-heads the team, specialising in project finance and energy matters, alongside Michael Chang, who leads all cross-border projects. Hyun Mi Cho focuses on renewable power projects, while Bong-Sang Cho advises on power generation projects for financial firms and industrial corporates. Senior foreign attorney Claire (Mi-Jin) Kim brings extensive experience in international renewable energy and infrastructure projects, recently concentrating on offshore wind projects in Korea. Seung Gyu Yang provides expertise and experience advising on large-scale projects as well as all aspects of project finance and energy-related matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Sheer effort put into doing a good job. As a client, we feel appreciated. Fast response is also a big plus.’
‘Su Yong Jung is a brilliant partner and has a quick understanding of clients' needs.’
‘This law firm is one of the few local firms in South Korea that can provide practical advice on international financial contracts related to projects and energy. Also, this firm is a top-tier among those few.’
‘Bong-Sang Cho stands out among others. Also, Sangmyoung Shin is also a good adviser with his experience as a banker in the Export-Import Bank of Korea.’
‘Su-Yong Jung has good knowledge of the LNG industry.'
‘The lawyers care about the clients and provide efficient work.’
‘Sangmyoung Shin was very professional, knowledgeable and experienced.’

Key clients

Hana Bank
Korea Power Exchange (KPX)
SK Plug Hyverse
Horang Energy Co., Ltd.
The Korea Development Bank
Korea Export-Import Bank
POSCO Holdings Inc.
Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
Korea South-East Power
SK D&D
SK Ecoplant
SK E&S
Industrial Bank of Korea
Equis Energy Co., Ltd.
Total Eren S.A.
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM)
Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)
Macquarie Korea Asset Management Co., Ltd.
KDB Infrastructure Investments Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

Advised Hana Bank on the Hwaseong Yanggam Fuel Cell Power Plant Project.
Advised Hanwha, SK D&D and Korea South-East Power on the Shinan-UI offshore wind power project.
Advised Actis on Project Magpie.