Noted for its expertise in high-value project developments and financing arrangements, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC’s team specialises in matters concerning renewable and alternative energy. Practice leader Seungkyo Lee handles the full range of investments, developments, IPP business, and energy-related M&A for both international and domestic clients. Hyunchul An, who is praised as ‘trustworthy and inspires unmatched confidence’, and Hyukjin Im advise foreign clients on inbound Korean projects and multinational investments, as well as advising on operations and maintenance. Ho Jin Kim, who provides strategic advice on financing and joint development agreements, is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great knowledge of the Korean renewables sector that has not been matched by any other local firms.’

  • ‘Hyunchul An provides clear and concise explanations on Korean regulations. He is trustworthy and inspires unmatched confidence.'

Key clients

  • EDP Renováveis
  • FRV Services Korea / Fotowatio Renewable Ventures S.L.
  • HEXA Renewables Korea
  • Korea Express Corporation
  • Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation, Hyundai Engineering
  • KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd
  • LX International Corp.
  • Shinhan Bank

Work highlights

  • Advised Shinhan Bank on financing for the solar power plant development project in Korea, sponsored by a global investor KKR.
  • Advised LX International Corp on its acquisition of 63.34% shares of Poseung Green Power Co., Ltd. from DL Energy Co., Ltd.
  • Advised Korea Expressway Corporation on its execution of Operation & Maintenance Agreements for N8 Expressway in Bangladesh.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Seungkyo Lee

Other key lawyers

Hyunchul An, Hyukjin Im, Ho Jin Kim