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Jay Shim, Sung-Hyun & Ryu
Yoon & Yang LLC offers key services in the capital markets space, including IPOs on the Korean Exchange, convertible bonds, hybrid securities and regulatory advice. Sang-Hyun Ahn, Hyun Suk Jung and Sung Woon Kang oversee the team. Kang possesses knowledge of public and private offerings, both in Korea and internationally, as well as experience in reviewing eligibility for listing. Sung Bin Jhung offers advice on compliance regulations associated with the Korean Exchange.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Hyosung
- Korea Investment & Securities
- NH Investment & Securities
- Hanwha Investment & Securities
- Samsung Securities
- The Export-Import Bank of Korea (“KEXIM”)
- HB Investment
- Orum Therapeutics
- Korea Development Bank
- STIC Investments
Work highlights
Successfully advised KEXIM as Korean legal counsel on the issuance of $3bn in bonds under a US shelf registration, with listings on the London Stock Exchange in 2024.
Successfully advised KEXIM as domestic legal counsel on its global bond issuance, providing comprehensive legal support under Korean law.
Practice head
Sang-Hyun Ahn; Hyun Suk Jung; and Sung Woon Kang
Other key lawyers
Sung Bin Jhung