Linklaters has a senior team of projects, energy, and infrastructure experts adept at executing large-scale mandates from Seoul. The firm advises a range of clients, including Korean ECAs, international and domestic banks, Korean sponsors, and global investors, on complex and strategic transactions both in Korea and internationally. Noted for its success in supporting international investors in Korean renewables, the team is also active in outbound energy transactions and project financings. Led by Joo Hee Lee, a leader in Korea’s project finance sector with robust ties to local financiers and sponsors, the team combines deep Korean expertise with international project finance insights, especially in the renewables sector.
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‘Linklaters' partners are very committed to the projects and especially to the needs of the clients so that they do not simply say no, while others tend to do so when faced with more or less tricky matters, including whether or not certain tasks fall within their job description.’
‘Joo Hee Lee stands out amongst many in terms of her strong commitment to the projects and communication with the clients.’
‘The Linklaters Seoul team is one of the best firms in this market. We always look for their support when we need any foreign law advice.’
‘Joo Hee Lee is my go-to lawyer in the country. She is also qualified in Korea, so I am very comfortable even when we need to discuss Korean law issues together with international law matters.’
- 'Joo Hee Lee is particularly knowledgeable and helpful in bridging the gap between local law firms and international clients. She also has a good team of associates in Korea.’
- 'They are very dedicated to helping us on the legal side and their team is very balanced to give legal advice in many ways.'
Key clients
- BlackRock
- KEXIM (The Export-Import Bank of Korea)
- K-SURE (Korea Trade Insurance Corporation)
- K-SURE (Korea Trade Insurance Corporation)
- NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
- Samsung C&T
- KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation)
- KOMIPO (Korea Midland Power Corporation)
- KOSPO (Korean Southern Power Company)
- KNOC (Korea National Oil Corporation)
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Joo Hee Lee
Other key lawyers
James McLaren; Jenny Jo