Advising on the full spectrum of capital markets transactions with ‘unrivalled expertise and experience’, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC dominates the market in Korea. The team is led by Jeong Rai Cho and Hee-Gang Shin advises on cross-jurisdictional convertible bonds, IPOs in the motor industry, and listings on the Korea Exchange. Jeong-Hoon Lee advises on IPOs, with demonstrable experience in the pharmaceutical and entertainment industries, while foreign attorney Heesug Chung handles global debt offerings and outbound investments. The team also provides comprehensive services in securities and handles regulatory and tax issues through debt and equity instruments. Another key team member is Eui Jong Chung.

Handling high-value transactions, Kim & Chang’s ‘breadth and depth of services are unparalleled’. Noted for its expertise in IPOs on the Korea Exchange and cross-jurisdictional securitisation matters, the team also advises on covered and exchangeable bonds. The practice is led by Kye Sung Chung. Myoung Jae Chung and Seung Jae Yoo work on the full range of equity offerings, structured hybrid instruments and derivatives, as well as senior unstructured notes, while Yong-Ho Kim specialises in structured finance. Other key team members include Yong Seung Sun, who advises on receivables transactions, and Tae Min Yun.

Lee & Ko specialises in debt and ESG debt securities, as well as advising on a full range of equity, structured finance and securitisation mandates. Team head Hyunjoo Oh has ‘profound knowledge’ in the field of structured products, derivatives, compliance issues and foreign exchange regulations, while Seung-A Hyun specialises in debt capital and exchange transactions. Dong Yon Kim advises on regulatory compliance and bond issuance matters, while Sang Hyun Ahn contentious mandates. Another key member of the group is Jun Woo Cho, who advises on investment agreements and was recently appointed head of the equity capital markets team.

Working on high-value capital markets transactions, Shin & Kim provides a full-service offering to domestic and foreign securities firms, investment banks and various issuers. Tae-Yong Seo, who has ‘years of experience, intelligence and a keen logical approach’ and has advised on multiple IPOs and major bond issuances, leads the team. Other key contacts include Jong-Uk Lee, who has advised on numerous covered bond deals and domestic issuance structures; Seung-Eun Cho, who specialises in cross-jurisdictional ABS deals and regularly advises on regulatory matters; Yong Jin Park, who works on structured finance transactions and loan securitisation, and Christina Gee, who advises on a broad range of loan-related matters.

Advising on a broad range of capital markets matters, Jipyong LLC’s team handles IPOs, SPAC listings, and private equity fund work. Team head Haeng-Gyu Lee is a trusted adviser to financial institutions expanding overseas, working on syndicated loans and dual listings. Associate Yu Jin Lee specialises in financial regulation and corporate advisory issues, while Joong Sung Ahn handles legal due diligence and criminal finance matters. Another key team member is Ki Il Ban.

Yoon & Yang LLC is noted for its expertise in debt and equity capital markets, particularly the multi-jurisdictional issuances of high-value bonds. Hyun Suk Jung is a key team member, while Sung Woon Kang specialises in IPOs for both domestic and foreign clients, as well as establishment and investment of foreign funds. Associate Bora Kang works on collective investments, market regulations, and private equity matters. Other key contacts in the group include Young Ho Kang and senior associate Chan Me Song.

Yulchon’s capital markets department advises on structured and project finance mandates, overseas investments, and ABS issuances. The team is co-headed by Young Su Shin and Sung Wook Eun, while Jin Kook Lee advises on high-profile IPOs and equity capital transactions, as well as acquisitions in the shipbuilding and maritime industries. Gun Kim is a trusted adviser on stock and various bond instruments, as well as advising on high-value financing transactions. Another key team member is Geen Kim.