With an impressive client roster of sponsors, strategic and financial investors, state-owned entities, construction and engineering firms, and lenders, Kim & Chang has a comprehensive offering, covering transactional, regulatory, contentious, compliance and development work on energy projects. The department is under the leadership of a seasoned duo of Yon-Kyun Oh and Ick-Ryol Huh. Huh concentrates on project finance and acquisition finance, and Oh focuses on mergers and acquisitions in the energy and construction sectors. Young-Kyun Cho is the name to note for developers and investors for renewable energy projects, including offshore and onshore wind power projects. Chang Sup Kwon has deep knowledge on energy project developments, while Dae-Hyuk Choi takes the lead on M&A transactions and regulatory issues relating to various energy sources.
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Key clients
- POSCO International
- Equinor ASA
- KEXIM (Korea Export-Import Bank)
- Ørsted A/S
- KOGAS (Korea Gas Corporation)
- Hanwha Energy
- BP p.l.c.
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
- KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation)
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Work highlights
Represented Korea Southern Power in its participation in the Tender for Clean Hydrogen Portfolio Standard in 2024.
Advised Equinor on the successful award of REC SPA via the auction process for the capacity volume of 750 MW.
Advised SK E&S on its merger with SK Innovation.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Yon-Kyun Oh; Ick-Ryol Huh
Other key lawyers
Young-Kyun Cho; Chang Sup Kwon; Dae-Hyuk Choi