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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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘Their approach is more efficient and effectively helped us to decide on time.'

  • ‘They are competitive and synchronising well.’

Key clients

  • POSCO International
  • Equinor ASA

Work highlights

Represented Korea Southern Power in its participation in the Tender for Clean Hydrogen Portfolio Standard in 2024.

Lawyers

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