DLA Piper‘s project and infrastructure practice is well placed to advise companies based in Korea, with activity across a wide array of sectors including power, renewables, energy and mining. Versatile practitioner Daniel Lee oversees the team, advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, international joint ventures and foreign direct investment. Co-head Brian Youn is a key name for the financing and development of complex oil and gas, power and other infrastructure projects. Robert Song and Damian JH Moon are both noted for their broad corporate activity, covering M&A and joint ventures.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Brian Youn, being one of the most renowned market leaders and a trusted partner in the industry, makes him a reliable partner for transactions which we lead.’

  • ‘Compared to other firms, they offer more practical, solution-driven advice and are highly responsive under time pressure.’

Key clients

  • Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
  • POSCO International

Work highlights

Advised Korean Air Lines (KAL) on its $145m financing by JPMorgan for its Boeing 787-10 aircraft which was backed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Daniel Lee; Brian Youn

Other key lawyers

Robert Song; Damian JH Moon