Sangmyoung Shin
PartnerIntroduction
Sangmyoung Shin is a partner at Shin & Kim. He practices in energy and finance law areas, with a focus on project finance, banking and finance, and energy.
As a member of the firm’s project and energy practices, his experience includes the representation of financial institutions and borrowers in a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including project development, ECA-backed finance and corporate loan transactions. He has negotiated transactions in the United States, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Recently, Mr. Shin has also been actively working on offshore wind projects in Korea and diverse renewable energy projects around the world. In addition, he provides advice on various matters related to economic sanctions on Iran, Russia, Myanmar and North Korea, etc.
He is highly respected by his peers and widely praised by clients. Chambers and Partners recognized his expertise stating, "He is always reliable, as he clearly understands the market, dealing with all major issues and always doing an excellent job of coordinating between firms, banks and other advisers. He is an outstanding lawyer who is approachable, attentive and extremely diligent, leaving no stone unturned." Asialaw Profiles stated, “He has a comprehensive view on how to handle legal matters involving financial transactions and is proficient with coordination within the firm to come up with an effective solution.”, while IFLR1000 highlighted that “He is very professional, insightful and provides a highly commercial outlook. Extremely knowledgeable, strong legal, energy and project finance experience, demonstrating a high level of analytical aptitude.”
Mr. Shin received his LL.M. from Fordham University, his J.D. from Seoul National University and his B.A. in business administration from Seoul National University. He is admitted to the New York bar and the Korean bar.
Areas of Expertise
Professional Career
- 2023-PresentShin & Kim LLC
- 2015-2023Kim & Chang
- 2016-2018Member, International Financial Industry Deliberation Committee, Ministry of Economy and Finance
- 2014Milbank LLP, London
- 2006-2015The Export-Import Bank of Korea
Key Experience
- Represented Korean export credit agency (K-ECA) in JAWA 9/10 conventional independent power project (IPP) in Indonesia.
- Represented K-ECAs in Marigold petrochemical and refinery project in Malaysia.
- Represented the lender group in the acquisition transaction of a gas pipeline facility in the US.
- Represented K-ECAs in Coral offshore FLNG project in Mozambique.
- Represented K-ECAs in Rovuma onshore LNG project in Mozambique.
- Represented K-ECA in Morupule conventional IPP in Botswana.
- Represented the sponsors in a fuel-cell power project in Korea.
- Represented K-ECAs in a copper mining project in Panama.
- Represented K-ECA in QB2 copper mining project in Chile.
- Represented K-ECA in Northvolt battery giga-factory project in Sweden.
- Represented K-ECA in Vung Ang 2 conventional IPP in Vietnam.
- Represented the sponsors in Lumcloon/Shannonbridge energy storage system (ESS) project in Ireland.
- Represented K-ECA in RV555 road PPP project in Norway.
- Advised Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) including drafting a set of standard export credit agreements and implementing staff training
- Represented the lenders or borrowers in multiple ship finance / corporate loan transactions.
- Represented the lenders in Formosa 2 offshore wind project in Taiwan.
- Represented the sponsors in Jeonnam 1 offshore wind project in Korea.
- Advised on matters related to economic sanctions on Iran, Russia, Myanmar, North Korea, etc., including establishing sanctions compliance programs (SCPs) for Korean banks and firms.
Education
- 2018Fordham University School of Law (LL.M., Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law)
- 2012Seoul National University School of Law (J.D.)
- 2003Seoul National University College of Business Administration (B.A., Business Administration)
Bar Admissions
- 2019Admitted to bar, New York
- 2012Admitted to bar, Korea
Memberships
- Korean Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Languages
Korean, English
Professional Activities
- Chambers Global Practice Guides - Energy: Oil & Gas 2022: Korea Chapter, Chambers and Partners (Co-author, 2022)
- Chambers Global Practice Guides - Project Finance: South Korea - Law & Practice, Chambers and Partners (Co-author, 2020-2022)
- Chambers Global Practice Guides - Project Finance 2019 (Edition 2): South Korea - Law & Practice, Chambers and Partners (Co-author, 2019)
Professional Accolades
- "Leading Individual" for Projects and Energy, Chambers Asia, 2020-2024
- "Leading Lawyer" for Project Finance, IFLR1000, 2020-2023
- "Leading Lawyer" for Banking & Finance, Asialaw Profiles, 2021-2023
- "Recognised Lawyer", IFLR Asia Future Leaders, 2021
- "Client Service Excellence" for Banking and Finance, Asialaw Profiles, 2020-2021