Jipyong’s Construction & Real Estate Group has been providing legal advisory services and litigation or dispute resolution support relating to various forms of overseas construction projects including PPP, EPC and Design Build. The Overseas Construction Team is comprised of the distinguished Korean and foreign attorneys and advisors equipped with the experience accumulated from various forms of advisory services and expertise in the construction industry.
Our Construction & Real Estate Group provides in-depth advisory services for overseas construction projects based on its experience advising constructors, project owners, engineers, project managers and claim managers in relations to EPC and project financing contracts, taking into account the perspectives of various stakeholders of the project in question. Jipyong provides support to clients across all stages of the project life cycle, from the phase of feasibility study to project financing, corporate establishment, tender, contract drafting, contract management and project closing. Jipyong recently completed a project without any conflict with the project’s stakeholders by continuously advising a client on contract management throughout the project’s implementation. Equipped with exceptional expertise in identifying potential risks related to a project and proposing solutions, Jipyong strives to provide timely and accurate advice on any and all legal issues which may arise throughout all phases of the project.
Attorneys at the Construction & Real Estate Group closely work with our offices established in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Russia, as well as our global partner firms in various locations. In particular, we are ready to support the dispute resolution process involving any claims or arbitration arising from the project in question by teaming up with the overseas offices in the relevant countries, partner law firms, to produce a satisfying outcome for our clients.
Key Practice Areas Close
- Advised on the bidding and contract negotiation for overseas construction projects
- Advised on the establishment and operation of local subsidiary or branch office for overseas construction projects
- Advised on drafting various contracts and documents for overseas construction projects
- Identified risks and presented solutions related to overseas construction projects
- Advised on the establishment of on-site contract management and anti-corruption process for overseas construction projects
- Advised on claim management and procedural issues for overseas construction projects
- Advised for dispute resolution in connection with overseas construction projects, including overseas arbitration
Experience Close
- Advised Hanwha Techwin on the establishment and operation of Hanwha Aerospace (Aircraft Engine Parts plant) in Hanoi, Vietnam
- Advised Daewoo E&C on the development of STAR LAKE (THT) new town in Hanoi, Vietnam
- Advised POSCO Engineering & Construction on its execution of the EPC agreement of a thermal power plant in the Philippines
- Advised Hanwha Corporation (Trading Division) on a high-rise building project in Myanmar
- Advised POSCO ICT on EPC agreement and consortium agreement for KUNIMI photovoltaic power generation plant in Kunimi, Japan
- Advised Samsung C&T Corporation on joining self-regulatory organizations (SRO) in Russian construction/design industry and acquiring licenses in Russia
- Represented a domestic construction company in a defect lawsuit in Russia
- Represented a fund asset manager in a lawsuit on dispute over enforcement of security rights and the developer’s share in connection with real estate development in Russia
- Advised the Incheon International Airport Corporation Consortium on the Myanmar Hanthawady New International Airport Construction Project
- Provided legal services related to the nation's power generation project, including the review of transaction structure, drafting and reviewing the agreements, negotiating with the government, etc.
- Advised Samsung C&T Corporation on the construction of Son Duong Port in Vietnam
- Advised POSCO Engineering & Construction on An Khanh New Town Development Project and Discovery Project in Hanoi
- Represented a Korean asset management company in an ownership dispute over a site for multipurpose facilities in Russia
- Advised Lotte Vietnam Shopping (Mart) on a number of projects including the projects for 11 counties in Ho Chi Minh City, Go Vap, Bien Hoa, Phan Thiet, Vung Tau and Honoi Mipec, etc.
- Conducted the due diligence on Ben Thanh Tower in Ho Chi Minh City and advised for Lotte Department Store
- Advised Halla Construction on investment in real estate development in Phnom Penh
- Advised POSCO E&C on a multi-use apartment complex and other real estate development projects in Cambodia
- Advised GS Engineering & Construction Corp. on the real estate development and land sale in Cambodia
- Advised Sunglim on a development project in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Advised Golden Bridge Asset Management on development of Lake Tonle Sap
- Advised Shinhan Investment Corp. and Korea Investment Management Co. on the investment in a BOT-based waste treatment project in Samut Sakhon, Thailand
- Advised a Korean company on the dispute related to a sale and purchase agreement for a plant in Thailand
- Advised a number of Korean and Japanese corporate clients on the joint venture for construction and operation of hotels in Myanmar, including the review of transaction structure, drafting and reviewing the agreements, and incorporation of a joint venture company, etc.
- Advised a corporate client looking to establish a JV company with a Myanmar governmental institution for the construction material manufacturing business on the investment structure and the incorporation issues and drafted and reviewed agreements
- Advised a Korean company on the Indonesian laws related to the development of ports
- Advised a Korean heavy industry company on the legal issues related to a construction project in Indonesia
- Advised a Korean securities company and a Korean shipping company on the development of resort, hotel and golf club in Subic and PF
- Advised a Korean construction company on the development of a hotel and resort in Cebu and PF
- Advised a Korean investor on the development of an industrial complex in Carabao
- Advised a Korean investor on the development of a condominium in Bonifacio, Manila and PF
- Represented Mirae Asset MAPS Asset Management in its acquisition of stake in a toll road project in Victoria, Australia
- Advised a Korean construction company on a bidding for a large-scale real estate development project in Qatar
- Advised a Korean construction company on the legal issues related to sewer pipe system construction in Qatar
- Advised GS EPS and others on investment in biomass power station and CDM business in China
- Advised a Korean architectural design firm on contracting and subcontracting arrangements for a residential complex in Russia
- Advised a domestic construction company on a subcontract for a Russian theater construction project
- Advised Korea Investment and Securities on SOC project in Changchun, China
- Advised a Korean construction company on urban redevelopment project in China
- Provided due diligence on real estate and related advices for Univera’s Russian corporation
- Advised Samsung C&T Corporation on joining self-regulatory organizations (SRO) in Russian construction/design industry and acquiring licenses in Russia
- Advised a fund established by Consus Asset Management on the construction project of golf courses and hotels in Russian Far East
- Reviewed and revised a plant agreement for a company jointly established by KOLON and a Uzbek public corporation
- Advised a Korean fund on a waste treatment and power generation facilities project in Brazil
- Conducted a legal due diligence on the LED/IPP project solicited by the Ecuadorian government for Korea South-East Power
- Advised a Korean construction company on the termination of a vendor agreement, claim for damage compensation and arbitration procedure related to a construction project in Saudi Arabia
- Performed on behalf of POSCO E&C in international dispute regarding POSCO E&C’s construction of Arco steel mill in Egypt
- Advised a Korean construction company on a dispute related to the nuclear power plant project in UAE
- Advised a Korean construction company on the development of mixed-purpose building in UAE
- Advised a Korean venture investment company on the acquisition of shares in an Israeli company
- Advised a Korean construction company on a bidding for a construction project in Turkey
- Reviewed the contract related to a construction work in Libya for a Korean construction company
- Advised Consus Asset Management on the real estate development project in the Republic of South Africa
- Reviewed the subcontracts and other legal documents related to an EPC project in Morocco for a Korean construction company
- Advised on project financing for the housing site development in the Republic of South Africa
- Project financing for multiple–use residential apartment complex in Canada
- Advised on development project of a resort in Palm Springs, California and the resort and convention center in Orlando, Florida
- Advised on project financing for the resort and convention center in Orlando, Florida
- Advised Hyundai E&C on the legal issues related to construction of BITEXCO TOWER, Ho Chi Minh City’s tallest building
- Advised Daewoo Engineering & Construction on Tay Ho Tay (THT) New Town Development Project and Van Phu Project in Hanoi
- Represented POSCO E&C in establishing a joint venture for developing New Songdo City and provided legal advice for project financing in the amount of KRW 1.5 Trillion and refinancing in the amount of KRW 2 Trillion for real estate purchase costs and construction costs
