Lee & Ko’s real estate expertise spans domestic and overseas real estate investment and development, domestic real estate redevelopment, general real estate trusts and real estate dispute resolution. With particular expertise in the technology and digital infrastructure sectors, the practice is receiving a growing stream of work from the logistics and data centres industries. Practice co-head Junghwan Lee is a seasoned advisor on cross-border real estate transactions, while fellow co-head Dong Seok Woo lends his broad experience to commercial property acquisitions, real estate financing and development projects. Jin Wook Yang concentrates on real estate deals involving REITs and real estate funds, as well as project-financed developments. With experience in inbound and outbound transactions, Jee In Kim is recognised for her aptitude in the use of collective investment vehicles.
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Testimonials
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‘Provided timely and necessary advice from the client's perspective.’
‘Lee & Ko’s Real Estate Practice Group offers a supportive, multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise from various areas of law including tax, finance, corporate and other areas.’
‘What sets this real estate practice apart is its speed, accuracy, and hands-on approach. A key lawyer (Jee In Kim from Lee & Ko) I’ve worked with is exceptionally meticulous and responsive—qualities that are critical in time-sensitive real estate deals.’
‘Dong Seok Wo and Junghwan Lee have both worked extensively on cross-border real estate works and are well known among industry leaders in the market.’
- ‘Clients value the team’s ability to deliver precise, practical advice under tight timelines. Compared to larger firms, this practice offers more agility and direct communication, which leads to faster decision-making and smoother execution.’
‘Jee In Kim, from Lee & Ko, is very informative. She understands the complicated issues and gives me prompt feedback whenever it is needed. In addition, her fluency in English makes it easy to communicate with our HQ office. She has a good reputation in the market for her proficiency.’
Key clients
- AIP Asset Co., Ltd.
- Alpha Asset Management M.F.M.C.
- Amplus Asset Co., Ltd.
- BNK Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- Belstar Superfreeze Holdings
- Capstone Asset Management Co.. Ltd.
- D&D Investment Corp.
- DWS Asset Management (Korea) Co. Ltd.
- Daishin Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- Daol Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- Fursys Inc.
- GAW Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advised Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund Inc. on the KRW 734 billion acquisition of Hanam Data Center through Green Digital Infra.
Advised RIFA Asset Management on the KRW 675.3 billion strategic investment in the 32MW Cheongna Data Center PFV.
Advised Koramco Asset Management on the KRW 49 billion acquisition of Icheon Logistics Center via a Master-Feeder Structure, in the first transaction under a KRW 400 billion strategic investment commitment by Starwood Capital Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Junghwan Lee; Dong Seok Woo
Other key lawyers
Jin Wook Yang; Jee In Kim