Mr Joon Hyuk LEE > Jipyong LLC > Seoul, South Korea > Lawyer Profile

Jipyong LLC
26F, Grand Central A,
14 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu,
Seoul 04527
South Korea

Work Department

Finance; Real Estate Finance; Project Finance; Structured Finance & Derivatives; Ship & Aircraft Finance; Private Equity; Construction & Real Estate; Japan; US / Canada

Position

Partner

Career

Mr. Joon Hyuk Lee is a Partner in the Finance Group. He has specialized in real estate finance since embarking on his legal career in 2001.

Mr. Lee’s main practice expertise involves real asset and development project investments through vehicles such as REITs, REFs and PFVs. He regularly advises on a wide array of property sectors including domestic and overseas commercial offices, retail stores, warehouses, hotels, housing facilities, and rental houses, as well as urban environmental regeneration and development projects. His practice encompasses investments through blind funds, funds of funds and REITs, and financings through listings.

Mr. Lee holds a B.Sc. in Engineering from Seoul National University, an LL.B. from Seoul National University and completed advanced coursework at Konkuk University Graduate School of Real Estate Studies.

He is a member of the Korean Bar.

Languages

Korean and English

Memberships

Admitted to bar, Korea, 2001

Education

Konkuk University Graduate School of Real Estate Studies (2007)
Seoul National University (LL.B., 1993)

Lawyer Rankings

South Korea > Banking and finance: local firms

Known for its expertise in the banking and financial sectors, Jipyong LLC advises on a range of cross-jurisdictional acquisitions, and real estate development. Team lead Yully Kang specialises in the refinancing of existing loans and the issuing of private placement bonds. Jae Min Youn works on project and structured financing. Other key team members include Sang Bae Park, who specialises in asset securitisation, Sang Hoon Ahn, who advises on real estate financing transactions, Joon Hyuk Lee, a key name for property sector related transactions, and Hera Kim.

South Korea > Real estate: local firms

Jipyong LLC specialises in cross-border real estate transactions and investments. Expert in acquisition and project financing, Yully Kang leads the team and handles syndicated loans for real estate developments. Joon Hyuk Lee works on the establishment and operation of REITs, REFs, and PFVs, while Seok Jae Lee advises on real asset and development project investments. Financial specialist Sang Hoon Ahn is another key contact in the group, advising on real estate financing mandates.