DR & AJU LLC advises Korean sponsors, lenders, and EPC and O&M contractors on a broad range of projects, from renewable energy and LNG to mining, power generation (IPP) and infrastructure. According to one client, the team’s ‘unique approach and strengths make them an ideal choice for potential clients seeking top-notch services and unparalleled expertise’. Practice leader Mihyun Melissa Park, who is dual qualified in New York and Australia, handles energy and infrastructure project financing mandates, while foreign attorney Heejin Kim acts for Korean strategic investors on international projects. Specialising in renewable energy disputes, Sohyun Yoon is another key member of the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is comprised of precise and commercially-minded lawyers.’

  • ‘Mihyun Melissa Park is the most intelligent lawyer in the field.  She always ensures a deeper understanding on the matter of the legal issue at hand.'  

  • 'Heejin Kim shows great pro-activeness, thoroughness, insightful approaches and guidance based on extensive experience.'

  • ‘Mihyun Melissa Park stands out for her expertise, quality of work, and attention to detail.'

  • ‘DR & AJU LLC is truly exceptional and stands out in the industry. Their unique approach and strengths make them an ideal choice for potential clients seeking top-notch services and unparalleled expertise.'

  • ‘Mihyun Melissa Park is the most competent lawyer in the field. Her professionalism and genuine care for the clients makes every interaction a delight. Her unwavering commitment to achieving results truly sets her apart.’

  • 'The team is unique in terms of its capability to deliver not only legal results, but to collaborate in all aspects of a transaction from financial to commercial negotiations.'

  • 'The team as a whole is highly capable of providing legal advice and guidance on both solving clients' problems or deterring potential issues before arising.'

Key clients

  • LG Chem Ltd.
  • SK E&S Co., Ltd.
  • Daol Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
  • Meritz Asset Management Co., Ltd.
  • Hi Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
  • Lotte Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Posco International
  • NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Acting for the major Korean investors (Hyundai Asset Management, Kookmin Bank, Hyundai Motor Securities, Hana Financial Investment and Lotte Non-Life Insurance) as a legal and transaction adviser in relation to the restructuring of the portfolio comprising 21 solar farms with a total capacity of 97MW.
  • Acting for the Korean investors (Grand Third, Grand Fourth and NH Investment & Securities) to recover the outstanding loan facilities for five photovoltaic power plants in Romania.
  • Advised LG Chem on construction of its hydrogen production plant with a production capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year and 56,000 Nm3/hr in Korea.

Lawyers

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mihyun Melissa Park

Other key lawyers

Heejin Kim, Sohyun Yoon