Lee & Ko is renowned for its market leading experience in the project and energy arena, handling the full range of domestic and international project management mandates. With over 20 years' experience, Dong Eun Kim co-heads the team alongside Tom Shin and Hun Ko, and frequently represents key project stakeholders, government institutions and major Korean and international investors in both inbound and outbound investments. Jae Hoon Lee advises on high-profile infrastructure matters and a range of landmark power projects including PPI. Kwang Yul Kim assists with construction contracts and long-term service agreements, while Insoo Kim handles renewable energy cross-border investments. Hyunsu Kim is another key contact in the group.

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Key clients

  • Bloom Energy
  • Dealim Energy
  • Samsung Life Insurance
  • KEPCO
  • SK E&S
  • IGIS Asset Management Co., Ltd
  • Meritz Securities Co., Ltd
  • NH-Amundi Asset Management
  • NH Investment Securities
  • Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd
  • Mirae Asset Daewoo
  • KB Securities Co., Ltd.
  • Industrial Bank of Korea
  • Korea Development Bank
  • KDB Infrastructure Asset Management Co., Ltd
  • Shinhan Bank
  • Shinhan Asset Management (previously “Shinhan BNP Paribas”)
  • Hanwha Asset Management Co., Ltd
  • Macquarie Capital Korea Limited
  • Kookmin Bank
  • Samsung Securities
  • Hyundai Energy Private Equity Co., Ltd
  • Stonebridge Capital
  • FG Partners
  • Hangang Asset Management Co., Ltd.
  • EQ Partners
  • Hana Financial Investment
  • Samsung Asset Management Co., Ltd
  • KB Asset Management Company
  • Samtan
  • Equis Pte.
  • Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners
  • Eugene Private Equity
  • PineStreet Asset Management Co., Ltd
  • Diode Ventures LLC
  • LightSource BP
  • Keppel Renewable Energy
  • Sprott Korea
  • NewCold
  • Glennmont Partners
  • Black & Veatch

Work highlights

  • Advised the mandated arranger, Kookmin Bank and syndicated lenders in connection with Ulsan GPS LNG/LPG 1,227MW Combined Power Plant and Terminal Project as well as SK Gas LTD and Ulsan GPS Co. Ltd. on the ethical wall basis
  • Advised Korea Development Bank, Bank of America, Credit Agricole, Industrial Bank of Korea, Mizuho, Societe General, MUFG, Standard Chartered, and Sumitomo in connection with the transaction involving development and financing of the first phase of the 99MW Jeonnam 1 Offshore Wind Farm in South Korea.
  • Advised Sprott Korea Investment Corp, Prime Capital, Shinhan Bank Europer GmbH; Shinhan Asset Management, Woori Bank Europe GmbH , Kookmin Bank, and London Branch in connection with the transaction involving development and financing of an approx. 74.4 MW onshore wind farm in Sweden.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.

Dong Eun Kim, Tom Shin, Hun Ko

Other key lawyers

Jae Hoon Lee, Kwang Yul Kim, Insoo Kim, Hyunsu Kim