The energy and infrastructure sector is a specialized legal field that requires a broad understanding of trade practices and financial structures as well as legal aspects due to the uniqueness of the industry itself. 

Our Energy & Infrastructure Team has accumulated extensive work experience in various fields such as private investment, renewable energy, power generation, and resource development. In particular, we have successfully completed a number of projects in the field of private investment and photovoltaic power generation. We are also expanding our capabilities for overseas projects in recent years. Our Energy & Infrastructure Team provides legal advice to financial institutions as well as developers, constructors and owners of projects from diverse perspectives. We also advise clients on the overall life cycle of a project from the initial bidding stage to refinancing after the closing of the deal, which encompasses conducting legal review of the deal structure, negotiation, and the execution of contracts and instruments. We promise you to provide timely and professional advisory services on the basis of our expertise and abundant experience.

Private investment projects (e.g., roads, bridges, tunnels, railroads, education, environmental and military facilities, dormitory buildings, etc.), renewable energy (solar photovoltaic power, wind power, fuel cells, bio mass, etc.), power generation (LNG, combined cycle, cogeneration, etc.), waste treatment facilities, resource development (oil, gas, minerals, etc.), distribution (of LPG and LNG and oil tank storage projects, etc.), and offshore energy and infrastructure development projects
 
Barun provides clients with advice on:
 - a bidding procedure and the development of a deal structure;
 - execution of contracts with project owners such as construction contracts and service agreements;
 - execution of financial agreements such as PF agreements and loan agreements;
 - equity investments and related shareholders’ agreements;
 - sale and purchase of shares by project owners and contractors;
 - creation of funds in the fields of energy and infrastructure;
 - transfer of claims for debts after the consummation of initial financing and refinancing;
 - daily business affairs of project owners and contractors; and
 - lawsuits and arbitration relating to energy and infrastructure projects

Power Generation & Renewable Energy Projects

• Legal Counsel for Major Power Companies: Legal counsel for Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, Korea Midland Power, and Korea Western Power.
• Yeosu Oil Tankage Project: Advisory case on the Yeosu Oil tankage project involving Oiltanking GmbH, Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC), Glencore, GS Caltex, and others.
• Ulsan Oil Tankage Project: Advisory case on the Ulsan Oil tankage project involving Vopak, KNOC, SK, and others.
• SK E&C LNG Project: Advisory case on the LNG project for SK Engineering & Construction.
• Suwon Energy CHP Plant Refinancing and Equity Sale: Advisory case on refinancing and equity sale of the Suwon Energy combined heat and power plant project.
• Jeju Bukchon Seomo Wind Power Project Finance: Project finance advisory for the Jeju Bukchon Seomo wind power project.
• Korea Investment & Securities Wind Power Investment: Advisory case on BW for Gangwon Hoenggye wind power project and CB investment in Hongcheon Yuljeon wind power project by Korea Investment & Securities.
• Jeju Woljeong Wind Power Project Finance: Project finance advisory for the Jeju Woljeong wind power project.
• Gangwon Hajang Wind Power Project Finance: Project finance advisory for the Gangwon Hajang wind power project.
• Haepalang Energy Yeongdeok Wind Power Project Finance: Project finance advisory for the Yeongdeok Hojima Village wind power project of Haepalang Energy.
• Gunsan Eoun-ri Solar Power Project Finance: Project finance advisory for the Gunsan Eoun-ri resident participation solar power project.
• Le Soleil Solar Power HoldCo Project: Advisory case on Le Soleil solar power HoldCo project.
• Enlighten Korean Rooftop Solar Investment: Investment and loan advisory for Enlighten's Korean rooftop solar power project.
• Lotte Global Logistics Rooftop PPA Solar Investment: Investment and loan advisory for Lotte Global Logistics' rooftop PPA solar power project.
• Solar Power Fund Investments: Advisory case on numerous solar power (PV, ESS, resident participation) investment projects through fund investments with domestic asset management companies.
• Saemangeum Land Solar Power Project Advisory: Advisory case on the corporate entity of the Saemangeum land-based solar power project.
• Yeongam Daebul Industrial Complex Rooftop Solar Power Advisory: Advisory case on bridge loan and main project finance for the Yeongam Daebul Industrial Complex rooftop solar power project.
• Busan Industrial Complex Rooftop Solar Power Project Finance: Project finance advisory for the Busan Industrial Complex rooftop solar power project.
• Goheung Solar Power Project Refinancing and Equity Sale: Advisory case on refinancing and equity sale of the Goheung solar power project.
• Gwangyang Biomass Power Project Finance: Project finance advisory for the Gwangyang biomass power project.
• Summit Energy Alliance PV Energy Equity Sale: Advisory case on the equity sale of Summit Energy Alliance's PV energy projects.
• GS Power Subordinated Acquisition Finance: Advisory case on the subordinated acquisition finance for GS Power's equity acquisition, representing Korea Investment & Securities and Korea Investment Capital.
• Solar Power Project Finance Advisory: Advisory case on over 500 solar power project financings for various domestic financial institutions.

 

Private Investment Projects

• Ulsan Bridge Private Investment Project Refinancing: Advisory case on refinancing for the Ulsan Bridge private investment project.
• Changwon-Busan Road Private Investment Project Refinancing: Advisory case on refinancing for the Changwon-Busan road private investment project.
• Jamsil MICE Private Investment Project: Advisory for the competent authority on the Jamsil MICE private investment project.
• Seoul Arena Private Investment Project: Advisory for the project operator of the Seoul Arena private investment project.
• Daejeon Sewage Pipeline Private Investment Project: Advisory case on the Daejeon sewage pipeline private investment project.
• Resource Recovery Facility Private Investment Projects: Advisory case on resource recovery facility private investment projects in Seocheon, Suncheon, Pocheon, and Nonsan.
• Pohang Water Reuse Facility Private Investment Project: Advisory case on the Pohang water reuse facility private investment project.
• Inje Speedium BOT Private Investment Project: Advisory case on the BOT private investment project for Inje Speedium.
• Yeosu Small-Scale Wastewater Treatment Facilities BTL Project: Advisory case on the BTL private investment project for small-scale wastewater treatment facilities in Yeosu.
• Samcheok Medical Center BTL Private Investment Project: Advisory case on the BTL private investment project for Samcheok Medical Center.
• National Defense Broadband Network BTL Private Investment Project: Advisory case on the BTL private investment project for the national defense broadband network.
• Wonju Incineration Facility Private Investment Project: Advisory case on the Wonju incineration facility private investment project.
• Paju Water Reuse Facility Private Investment Project: Advisory case on the Paju water reuse facility private investment project.
• BTL Projects for Various Public Facilities: Advisory case on numerous BTL projects involving schools, smart schools, university dormitories, military barracks, officer accommodations, sewage pipelines, sewage treatment facilities, medical centers, libraries, and other social infrastructure.

 

Waste Management and Environmental Projects

• Daegu Sludge Treatment Facility Public Property Act Project: Advisory case on a sludge treatment facility project under the Public Property Act in Daegu.
• Gajwa Water Reuse Facility Public Property Act Project: Advisory case on a water reuse facility project under the Public Property Act in Gajwa.
• Uiseong Sludge Treatment Facility Project: Advisory case on the Uiseong sludge treatment facility project.
• Yeoncheon Bioenergy and SRF Project: Advisory case on the Yeoncheon bioenergy and solid recovered fuel (SRF) project.
• Jincheon Sansu Waste Treatment Plant Project: Advisory case on the Jincheon Sansu waste treatment plant project.
• Hwaseong Household Waste Recycling Project: Advisory case on the Hwaseong household waste recycling project.

 

Other Infrastructure Projects

• Gyeongnam Masan Robot Land Development Project: Advisory case on the development of Gyeongnam Masan Robot Land.
• F1 Circuit Development Project: Advisory case on the development of the F1 circuit.
• NLCS Jeju Private Investment Project: Advisory case on the NLCS Jeju International School private investment project.
• BHA Jeju Private Investment Project: Advisory case on the BHA Jeju International School private investment project.
• Private School Projects: Advisory case on numerous private investment projects for private schools, including Kyung Hee University, Dankook University, Konkuk University, Dongguk University, Kyunggi University, Soongsil University, Gachon University, and Inje University Baek Hospital.

 

Overseas Energy and Infrastructure Projects

• Sri Lanka LRT Project Structure Review: Review of project structure for the Sri Lanka Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
• Azerbaijan Road Project: Advisory case on a road project in Azerbaijan.
• K-16 US Military Base Dormitory Project: Advisory case on the dormitory project for the U.S. military base K-16.

 

Dispute Resolution

• Gyeongnam Masan Robot Land Termination Compensation Claim: Litigation on a compensation claim for termination of the Gyeongnam Masan Robot Land project.
• Taean Incineration Facility Project Injunction: Injunction related to exclusion of a party from the shareholder agreement in the Taean incineration facility project.
• Daechi Reservoir Project Dispute Mediation: Dispute mediation with the Ministry of Economy and Finance on the Daechi reservoir project.
• BTL Project Disputes: Disputes related to the approval of BTL project implementation plans, direct payment claims, and cost sharing among contractors.
• Gyeongju Incineration Facility Project Arbitration: Arbitration on delay damages related to the Gyeongju incineration facility project.