JIPYONG LLC

Korean Attorney

Seung Hwan LEE

TEL +82-2-6200-1961
FAX +82-2-6200-0820
E-MAIL seunghwan.lee@jipyong.com

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Mr. Seung Hwan Lee is a Partner in the Finance Group. He represents clients in all facets of real estate investment and development projects, using investment vehicles including REITs and real estate funds.

Mr. Lee has devoted his legal career specifically to real estate finance since he started practice in 2007. Leveraging his knowledge of applicable real estate finance laws and regulations with his broad understanding and experience with diverse transaction structures, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to providing optimal solutions to his clients.

Mr. Lee regularly counsels clients on real estate transactions involving traditional investment targets of REITs and real estate funds, such as office and commercial buildings, as well as real estate development projects that encompass virtually all property sectors, including offices, studio apartments, private rental apartments and warehouses.

Mr. Lee holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Seoul National University and graduated from Konkuk University Graduate School of Real Estate Studies.

He is a member of the Korean Bar.

Education Close

2014Konkuk University Graduate School of Real Estate Studies
2002Seoul National University (B.A. in Anthropology)

Experience Close

2020-PresentJIPYONG LLC (Partner)
2023-PresentMember, REITs Advisory Committee, Korea Real Estate Board
2023Member, Task force for Reform of REITs Monitoring and Supervisory System, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport
2011-2020Partner, Nexus Law Group
2009-2011Associate, One Law Partners
2007-2009Associate, Jahayeon law office
2007Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea

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Advised Shinhan Alpha Seosomun Trustee Management Real Estate Investment Company on the purchase of Seosomun Citi Square Building
Advised Samjeong Daewoo No.1 Trust Management Real Estate Investment Company on the development project of publicly supported private rental housing in Sinnam-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, Korea
Advised Aegis Private Real Estate Investment Trust No. 24 on the sale of Gwanghwamun G Tower
Advised Hanwha REITs on the purchase of Hanwha General Insurance’s Yeouido Building and the purchase of four buildings owned by Hanwha Life Insurance
Advised Capstone Myeongdong PFV on the purchase of the Yuanta Securities building located in Euljiro, Seoul
Advised Yangji SLC PFV on the sale of Yangji SLC Logistics Center
Advised on sale and purchase of an array of office buildings through REITs and real estate funds, including Seoul City Tower, ING Tower, KAIT Tower, Central Place, West Gate Tower, Samsung Life Insurance Building in Yeoksam-Dong, KB Financial Tower, Limkwang Building, Jongro Tower, Bundang Square, Hite Jinro Building in Seocho district, Center Point Seocho, etc.
Advised on investment through REITs in numerous unsold apartments built by Kolong Construction and DAEWOO E&C
Advised on sale and purchase of numerous warehouses through REITs and real estate funds, including Evergain Logistics Center, Gimpo TJ Logistics Center, CJ Hobeop Logistics Center, GS Retail warehouse, Daesang Yongin Logistics Center, etc.
Advised on development projects associated with REITs and real estate funds, including Jamsil IPark, Tower 730, Heyground building, Segok-dong Posco the Sharp
Advised on development of a substitute land at Dongtan 2 District, Hwasung-Si through a REIT
Advised on purchase and development projects of numerous private rental apartments, including Soowon Kwonsun Ggumegreen, Hwasung Banwol Lotte Castle, Hwasung Gisan SK View Park, Siheung Janghyun Richeville-thestay, Hwasung Bongdam Hillstate, Illsan District 3 IPark, Noryajin Station Area Youth Housing, Mook-dong Station Area Youth Housing, etc.

Honors and Recognitions Close

2024Notable Practitioner, IFLR
2023-2024Leading Lawyer in Real Estate Practice, Legal Times

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

2022Financing and Real Estate Transactions in Korea: Legal Issues and Market Practice (Co-author), Pakyoungsa
2017Real estate and Financing Project Bible (Co-author), Korea Economic Daily-i
2014A Legal Study on the Development Project by the Development-oriented Externally-managed REITs (Focus on Mismatches between Laws), Master’s Thesis, Graduate School of Real Estate Studies of Konkuk University