
- TEL +82-2-6200-1775
- FAX +82-2-6200-0820
- E-MAIL pskim@jipyong.com
Mr. Pan Soo KIM leverages his extensive experience across law, finance, and technology to advise domestic and international financial institutions and project owners in a wide range of matters. His practice includes energy and infrastructure project development and financing (PF), real estate development, real estate transactions and financing, structuring public and private investment funds and REITs, and financial regulations related to fintech.
Before joining Jipyong, he spent over a decade at SK Telecom and Korea Investment Management Co, where he was involved in developing mobile network-based products and managing alternative investment funds. His background enables him to provide creative and practical solutions to complex issues, earning him a reputation for excellence in problem-solving.
He is a member of the Korean Bar.
Education Close
- 2022 New York University (LL.M.)
- 2015 Yonsei University (J.D.)
- 2005 Yonsei University (B.S. in Computer Science & Industrial Engineering)
Experience Close
- 2015-Present JIPYONG LLC
- 2007-2015 Fund manager, Real Asset Investment Division at Korea Investment Management Co., Ltd.
- 2005-2007 Project Manager, Product Development Team, SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
Notable Achievements Close
- Advised PinestreetW Asset Management on SK Networks’ transfer of LPG stations, K Corp., and subsequent asset securitizationH Corp. on the establishment of a green ship fund and provided PF and EPC advisory for a liquid cargo terminal project.
- Represented K Asset Management and P Corp. (an EV charging operator) in PF and business development advisory for an EV charging infrastructure project.
- Advised a construction companyD Corp. on 65MW ESS photovoltaicfuel cell power generation project development.
- Advised a power producerS Corp. on numerous photovoltaicfuel cell power generation projectsproject development and PF matters.
- Advised R Corp., a P2P entityforeign IPP, on P2P financing for photovoltaicdue diligence and investment-related matters concerning an onshore wind power generation projectsproject in Korea.
- Advised Represented T Asset Management in the acquisition of a parent company that owns multiple rooftop solar IPPs as subsidiaries.
- Advised E Corp., T Corp., and H Corp., renewable energy power suppliers, on multiple (V)PPA agreements.
- Represented K Corp., H Corp., K Asset Management, and H Asset Management in PF advisory for a parent company with over 40 IPP subsidiaries.
- Represented K Asset Management and K Bank, among other financial institutions and private investors on many cryptocurrency transactions, in investment (PF) advisory for multiple RE100 solar power projects.
- Advised K Corp. on a BTO project for a wastewater reuse facility.
- Provided advisory to D Corp. on a Chilean PMGD solar power project.
- Represented H Corp., a comprehensive energy company, in PF advisory for solar power project financing.
- Advised S Asset Management on investment in a Chilean solar power project.
- Represented H Corp., a construction company, in PF advisory for a 65MW ESS-linked solar power project.
- Represented K Asset Management, S Asset Management, and H Asset Management in multiple solar power project PF transactions.
- Advised F Asset Management on the acquisition of SK Networks' LPG refueling station assets.
[Real Estate PF, Transactions, REITs & Fund Investments]
- Advised N Public Pension Fund on multiple domestic and international PEF and VC investments.
- Represented G Public Pension Fund in domestic PEF investment matters.
- Advised N Financial Investment Firm on overseas PEF investment transactions.
- Represented S Corp. in the establishment of an asset management company, the formation of a parent-subsidiary sponsored REIT structure, and the incorporation of assets such as headquarters buildings and gas stations.
- Represented N Corp. in the establishment of multiple REITs (including CR REITs) and the incorporation of assets such as commercial buildings and logistics centers.
- Advised L Corp. on contracts related to REITs.
- Represented M Asset Management and multiple other asset managers in real estate transactions.
- Provided PF advisory for multiple real estate development projects to financial investment firms such as H Securities, M Securities, and K Securities.
[Financial Regulations & Technology Finance]
- Advised K Corp. on network separation obligations.
- Represented U Corp. in matters related to prepaid electronic payment instruments.
- Advised B Corp. on electronic financial transactions.
- Provided legal advisory to K Corp. on Open API-related regulations under the Electronic Financial Transactions Act.
- Represented H Corp. in advisory on mobile employee ID systems under the Electronic Financial Transactions Act.
- Advised K Corp. on prepaid electronic payment instruments.
- Represented S Corp. in P2P financing based on solar power projects.
- Advised financial institutions on numerous securitization and real estate project financingand individual investors on multiple cryptocurrency transactions.
Honors and Recognitions Close
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- 2022-2024Notable Practitioner, IFLR
- 2023Rising Star in Finance Practice, Legal Times
- 2021 Rising Star, IFLR
Speaking Engagements and Publications Close
- 2019Lexology Getting The Deal Through: Renewable Energy 2020 - Korea Chapter (Law Business Research)
- 2018Lexology Getting The Deal Through: Renewable Energy 2019 - Korea Chapter (Law Business Research)
- 2017Lexology Getting The Deal Through: Renewable Energy 2018 - Korea Chapter (Law Business Research)
Bar Admissions & Qualifications Close
- 2000Industrial Engineer Information Processing (IEIP)
- 2008Certified fund manager
- 2011CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
- 2015Korea
Languages Close
Korean / English