JIPYONG LLC

Korean Attorney

Dongkyoon KOO

TEL +82-2-6200-1821
FAX +82-2-6200-0820
E-MAIL dkkoo@jipyong.com

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Mr. Dongkyoon Koo is a partner in the Finance Group.

Mr. Koo has extensive experience in representing financial institutions in a diverse array of transactions and litigations, most notably involving real estate development projects, SOC projects and NPL sales transactions, in Korea and abroad. He is highly sought after by clients for his ability to provide practical and novel legal solutions.

Mr. Koo holds a B.A. in English Literature from Seoul National University and an LL.M. from Northwestern University School of Law.

He is a member of the Korean Bar.

Education Close

2013-2014 Northwestern University School of Law (LL.M.)
2006 Graduate School of Law, Seoul National University
2000 Seoul National University (B.A. in English Language and Literature)

Experience Close

2006-Present JIPYONG LLC (Partner)
2019-2023Advisor, Korea Asset Management Corporation for Public Development
2016-2017 Member, Project Advisory Group, Seoul Housing & Communities Corp.
2006 Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea

Notable Achievements Close

Advised Hyundai and JB Asset Management on mezzanine loan for Pacific Beach Hotel in Hawaii, U.S.
Advised KB Securities and WWG Asset Management on investment in office building in Bristol, U.K.
Advised Hana Financial Investment and Mastern Investment Management on purchase of office building in Warsaw, Poland
Advised SK Holdings on purchase and acquisition financing of SK Seorin Building
Advised Shinhan Bank on acquisition financing for Monalisa
Advised Hyundai E&C on Seosan photovoltaic power generation project
Advised NH Investment & Securities on project financing for Namdaemun SG Tower development project

Honors and Recognitions Close

2021Honored with commendation from the Korea Asset Management Corporation (a person contributed to legislation for the promotion of private participatory development)

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

2022Financing and Real Estate Transactions in Korea: Legal Issues and Market Practice (Co-author), Pakyoungsa
2020Blockchain and the Law: The Rule of Code (Co-translated), Miraebook
2016Real Estate Development Law (Co-author), Pakyoungsa