Kim & Chang has a first-rate reputation in energy, infrastructure and natural resources projects. It acts for private sector sponsors, strategic and financial investors, state-owned entities, construction and engineering firms, as well as lenders. Project finance is one of the core areas of expertise for the group, which is strong in all aspects of conventional and renewable power, oil and gas, natural resource extraction and infrastructure projects. Ick-Ryol Huh co-heads the practice with Yon-Kyun Oh, who has developed particular expertise in advising on M&A matters in the energy sector. Claire (Mi-Jin) Kim and Young-Kyun Cho are also recommended.

Lee & Ko's team acts on the majority of large domestic and foreign energy and infrastructure projects involving a Korean sponsor or lender.  Practice head Dong Eun Kim leads on a wide range of inbound and outbound transactions related to social overhead capital, energy and real estate development, construction, operation, financing and investment. Project finance specialist Hun Ko has a particular focus on PPI projects, such as toll roads, railways, ports and power plants. Renewable energy finance is an area of expertise for Tom Shin . Also recommended is Hyunsu Kim, who advises major domestic banks and other financial investors on infrastructure projects.

The bulk of Shin & Kim's work involves handling transactions and projects for blue-chip clients in the energy and power, natural resources and infrastructure sectors. Alternative energy continues to be a core area of focus for the group, particularly in the context of complex offshore wind projects. The team's wide geographical reach covers matters relating to Korea, the US, the UK, Sweden, Canada, Australia, Bangladesh, Costa Rica and Vietnam, among others. The group, which is led by Sang Hyun Lee, also includes Seung-Gyu Yang, Hyun-Mi Cho, Michael Chang and project finance specialist Hyunju Helen Pak. Dae Hyuk Choi and Dae Kun Jang made partner in March 2020.

Bae, Kim & Lee LLC's dedicated energy and infrastructure practice leverages the firm’s strengths in project development and finance, M&A, construction and PPP projects to guide clients through a wide spectrum of legal issues. Its expertise includes advising on commercial operations, transactions and disputes, both in and outside of Korea. Under the leadership of Seungkyo Lee, the team continues to strengthen its expertise in the renewable and alternative energy sector, and remains 'known for guiding Korean clients on international investments'. Hyunchul An is the name to note for inbound work; he assists foreign investors with matters ranging from their initial entry into the Korean market to the development and execution of projects. Chinpyo Park has particular expertise in domestic electricity and gas regulations.

Yulchon's team is active in all areas of project development, including energy, infrastructure and real estate. It has particular expertise in assisting clients with the entire spectrum of issues involved in both greenfield and brownfield projects. Practice head Raymond M. Kang has extensive experience of advising domestic and international clients on all transactional, structuring, engineering, procurement, construction, operational and other commercial arrangements. Hong Kim frequently assists foreign clients with their investments in Korean renewable energy projects. Regulatory expert Yong Hee Yoon is another key contact.

DR & AJU LLC's global energy and infrastructure group was transformed by the recent arrival of Mihyun Melissa Park from Norton Rose Fulbright to head up the practice. Park, who is qualified in both New York and Australia, has experience of advising both financiers and sponsors on all aspects of the development and financing of major infrastructure and energy projects. Renewable projects based in Australia are a particular speciality. Another key addition to the team was senior associate Hyunchul Noh, who was previously a senior legal counsel at investment company Synergy Partners, and has a strong track record of assisting with various financing matters.

Jipyong has had a major increase in the number of cross-border transactions it handles and it has participated in some of the largest outbound investments by Korean private companies and state-owned power generation companies in the USA and Europe. Cheol Jeong, who manages the firm’s foreign operations and global network, is noted for his expertise in joint ventures and complex infrastructure projects. Hye Jung Ryu's broad practice focuses on handling both transactions and disputes in the areas of overseas investment, resources, energy and construction, particularly in Russia and the Middle East. Yully Kang is a name to note for project finance advice.