Kim & Chang is a ‘one-stop shop’ with considerable experience in the energy sector, boasting a strong track record in cross-jurisdictional project financing. The team is co-headed by Yon Kyun Oh and Ick Ryol HuhChang Sup Kwon acts for sponsors of domestic and overseas renewable project developments, while Min-Young Oh advises on large-scale projects in the power generation industry and Chang-hee Shin advises on project developments and acquisition of power and energy companies and assets. Young-Kyun Cho is another key contact in the group. Bong-Sang Cho and Claire (Mi-Jin) Kim left the firm in March and April 2023 respectively.

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  • ‘The team at Kim & Chang is very capable. A one-stop shop for all aspects legal, and beyond.’

Key clients

  • POSCO Energy / POSCO
  • Hyundai Oilbank
  • KEXIM
  • S-Oil Corporation
  • KOGAS
  • Hanwha Energy
  • KDB
  • Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
  • KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation)
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Work highlights

  • Advised Kohlberg Kravis Roberts’ acquisition of equity interests in SK E&S.
  • Advised POSCO International on merger of POSCO Energy.
  • Advised Korea Gas Corporation on its proposed establishment of a joint venture with US companies for the development of a liquefied hydrogen storage and transportation technology, or as an alternative, its proposed acquisition of a stake in that US companies.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yon Kyun Oh, Ick Ryol Huh

Other key lawyers

Chang Sup Kwon, Min-Young Oh, Chang-hee Shin, Young-Kyun Cho