Yulchon is sought by issuers, underwriters and investors for its comprehensive offering across regulatory compliance, transaction structuring and execution of a variety of capital market transactions. Young Su Shin and Jae Hyun Park jointly lead the team, which includes Gun Kim, who acts on stocks and bond issuances, and Kyu Sik Kim, who focuses on securitisation. Gunhee Kim specialises in debt capital markets, regularly advising on bond and note issuances.
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Testimonials
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‘Yulchon always has quick responses and gives practical advice.’
‘I have worked with Yulchon's partner, Gunhee Kim. She explains things very well and thinks of the best way for clients.’
‘Yulchon team is just the best. The team led by Geen Kim is always ahead of the game, knowing the exact needs of their client with a ton of experience.’
‘Geen Kim has been with our company from the beginning. She is always reliable, responsible and thoroughly prepared. With her involvement, I feel confident that we are in good hands, no matter what. ’
‘I believe that Yulchon has the most extensive experience in legal advisory services regarding the yen bond market among Korean law firms. They provide detailed explanations down to specific provisions, and their service spirit is excellent, as they are always available for contact.’
‘I have worked closely with Gunhee Kim. They have have experience in providing legal advice on various deals, including private and public bonds, and has conducted thorough investigations and research into specific restrictions related to private placements, thereby performing their advisory role excellently.’
Key clients
- Korea Development Bank
- Industrial Bank of Korea
- Export-Import Bank of Korea
- CACTUS PRIVATE EQUITY
- STIC Investment
- Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation
- BMW Financial Services Korea Co., Ltd.
- Hyundai Card
- Mirae Asset Securities Co., Ltd.
- Hanwha Aerospace
Work highlights
Advised Korea Development Bank’s filing of Form S-B with the SEC as part of the annual shelf update.
Advised Industrial Bank of Korea in connection with the update of its GMTN programme and issuance of $800m in Social Notes.
Advised Cactus Private Equity and STIC Investments on the acquisition of newly issued RCPS and convertible bonds by Tmax Data.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Gunhee Kim
Practice head
Young Su Shin; Jae Hyun Park
Other key lawyers
Gun Kim; Kyu Sik Kim; Gunhee Kim; Geen Kim