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Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm

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With a client base of domestic and international companies, Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm is adept at inbound and outbound mandates relating to Korea, and is noted for its strength in energy and infrastructure projects within the oil and power sectors and emerging energy transition sector. Won Lee leads the team from the Hong Kong office, with particular expertise in social infrastructure development and financing transactions. The Seoul team includes Sun Kyun Lim, who advises on LNG sales and purchase contracts; Jae-Hyon Ahn, a key name for the development and financing of international energy and infrastructure projects; and cross-border M&A and joint venture expert Albert Chung.
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  • ‘The firm delivers more than legal advice; they provide strategic input that fits our needs. Their team knows the LNG sector well and helps us turn ideas (even the more creative ones) into workable solutions within the industry framework.’

  • ‘What we value most is how well the lawyers work with us — especially their ability to take our plain, sometimes unclear explanations and turn them into precise legal language. That level of collaboration is critical for us.’

  • ‘Professional with strong understanding of LNG SPA contracting concepts, principles and market practice.’

  • ‘Sun Kyun Lim & Hojoon Lee - Good understanding of balancing legal protections/requirements vs. progressing negotiations, appropriately advises clients on commercial exposure and respectful of clients' needs and requirements.’

Practice head

Won Lee

Other key lawyers

Sun Kyun Lim; Jae-Hyon Ahn; Albert Chung; Hojoon Lee