JIPYONG LLC

Managing Partner

Haeng Gyu LEE

TEL +82-2-6200-1744
FAX +82-2-6200-0820
E-MAIL hglee@jipyong.com

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Mr. Haeng Gyu Lee is Co-managing Partner of Jipyong, bringing unparalleled experience in various advisory sectors, including capital markets (IPOs and de-listing reviews), private equity funds, mergers and acquisitions, overseas expansion of financial institutions, project financing, syndicated loans, and asset-backed securitization.

With a distinguished track record in the IPO market, Mr. Lee propelled Jipyong’s capital markets practice to the forefront of the industry. He is well-regarded for advising several companies – the first from their respective countries of incorporation – to listings on the Korea Exchange (KRX). His clientele spans across companies from the United States, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore, China, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, and Malaysia. In addition, with his expertise in the international capital markets, he successfully advised Korean companies seeking listings on major international exchanges, including the NYSE, NASDAQ, Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), and also successfully advised a Malaysian subsidiary of a Korean company on its listing on the Bursa Malaysia. Leveraging his vast expertise, Mr. Lee served as a legal advisor of KRX’s to attract Asian companies of excellence for listings on the KRX and provided insight on the issuance of Korean Depository Receipts (KDR) to the Korea Securities Depository as an expert advisor. He also held positions on the KRX Corporate Evaluation Committee and the KRX Listing Disclosure Committee and also served as a legal advisor of the Korea Financial Investment Association for 9 years. Further notable roles include acting as a legal counsel for the Financial Supervisory Service and the National Pension Service. He currently advises the KRX.

Mr. Lee has fostered the development and exchange of capital markets between Korea and the ASEAN countries. He advised the KRX on forming a joint venture with the Cambodia Securities Exchange and the Lao Securities Exchange, advised a state-owned company on its listing on the Cambodia Securities Exchange, and advised the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on its project for the development of the Cambodian securities market.

Mr. Lee also played a pivotal role in the enactment of the Enforcement Decree of the Indirect Investment Asset Management Business Act regarding the introduction of private equity funds (PEF). He also advised on the establishment and management of various types of PEF and published a booklet titled “Understanding PEF”, putting together his comprehensive experiences in this area. He also provided legal advice on IPO to PE management companies such as STIC Investment, Woori Venture Partners, SV Investment, and AJU IB and currently serves as a legal advisor of the PEF Management Council.

After passing the New York bar, Mr. Lee worked at the New York office of White & Case LLP. His considerable experience in international transactions continues to enhance Jipyong's global practices.

Education Close

2007 Columbia Law School (LL.M.)
1996 Seoul National University (LL.B.)

Experience Close

2002-PresentManaging Partner, JIPYONG LLC
2017-PresentLegal advisor, Korea Exchange
2008-Present Member, Korea Securities Law Association
2020-2023Member, Listing & Disclosure Committee, KOSPI Market, Korea Exchange
2016-2022Advisor, Expatriate SME Legal Advisory Group, Ministry of Justice
2017-2019Member, Corporate Review Committee, KOSPI Market, Korea Exchange
2016-2017 Professional consultant for campaigning to blue chip Asian companies (Vietnam), Korea Exchange
2013-2015Auditor, Ashoka Korea
2013-2014 Member, Development Consulting Network Advisory Board, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
2012 Completed Capital Markets Law Leadership course at Seoul Finance & Law Institute
2010-2016 Legal advisor, Financial Supervisory Service
2007-2008 International Lawyers, White & Case LLP
2005 Member, Legislation Committee, Korean Bar Association
2003-2012 Legal advisor, Korea Financial Investment Association, Korea Securities Depository, National Pension Service
1999-2002 Judge advocate officer, Republic of Korea Army
1999 Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea

Notable Achievements Close

Advised STIC Investment on the listing of the KOSPI market
Advised CUCKOO Homesys’ Malaysian subsidiary on its local listing
Advised SK Biopharmaceuticals on the listing of the KOSPI market
Advised Kakao Games on the listing of the KOSDAQ market
Advised ENCHEM on the listing of the KOSDAQ market
Advised Rainbow Robotics on the listing of the KOSDAQ market
Advised Prestige BioPharma, a Singapore-based biosimilar company on the listing of the KOSPI market
Advised LS Cable & System’s subsidiary in Vietnam (SPC in Korea, Vietnam) on its listing in the securities market at the Korea Exchange
Advised Hwaseung Enterprise in Vietnam on listing on the KOSPI market of the Korea Exchange
Advised KOLAO Holdings (currently, LVMC Holdings), one of the largest private companies in Laos, on listing on the Korea Exchange
Advised New Pride Corporation (US) on listing on the KOSDAQ market
Advised Good People on the change of stock trading suspension period
Advised MK Group on the change of stock trading suspension period
Advised DGB Financial Group and DGB Daegu Bank on acquisition of Cam Capital, a specialized bank in Cambodia
Advised KB Kookmin Bank on the sale of its equity in Bank Center Credit, a Kazakhstani bank

Honors and Recognitions Close

2024Honored as No.1 IPO Legal Advisory in Market Insight of 2023, The Korea Economic Daily
2021-2025Leading Individual in Capital Markets, Chambers Asia-Pacific
2020-2024Leading Lawyer, Asialaw
2017, 2019-2024Leading Lawyer in Securities and Finance Practice, Legal Times
2012-2024Leading Lawyer, IFLR
2024Korea’s Top Lawyers, Asia Business Law Journal
2018, 2021-2023Korea’s Top 100 Lawyers, Asia Business Law Journal
2023Top 10 Capital Markets Lawyers, Business Today News
2022Honored as No.1 IPO Legal Advisory in Market Insight of 2021 (Ranked No. 1 for 3 consecutive years), The Korea Economic Daily
2021Most Influential Lawyer of 2020 – IPO Legal Advice, Market Insight Korea Economic Daily
2021Lawyer of the Year in Capital Markets Practice, Legal Times
2020Most Influential Lawyer of 2019 – IPO Legal Advice, Market Insight Korea Economic Daily
2009Best Lawyer in finance & securities, The Seoul Economic Daily

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

2024Global Practice Guides: Equity Finance 2024 (Law and Practice, Trends and Developments) - South Korea (Chambers and Partners)
2024JIPYONG IPO Practical Research (2024) (Co-author; Pakyoungsa)
2024Chambers Overview on Capital Markets in South Korea - Korean Capital Markets Overview, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 Guide
2023Chambers Overview on Capital Markets in South Korea - Korean Capital Markets Overview, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 Guide
2022Chambers Overview on Capital Markets in South Korea - Korean Capital Markets Overview, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023 Guide
2021Chambers Overview on Capital Markets in South Korea - Korean Capital Markets Overview, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 Guide
2020Chambers Overview on Capital Markets in South Korea - Pandemic New Normal in Korean Capital Markets, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021 Guide
2018‘Striking a Balance&’, IFLR Cryptocurrency Regulation Special Focus (International Finance Law Review)
2016Understanding the Private Equity Fund (PEF for Participation in Management) (Co-author; Pakyoungsa)
2016. 1.Analysis of Pending Issues in the Capital Markets Act (1): Changes in the Concept of Public Subscription and Professional Investors, BFL, Issue 75, Center for Financial Law (Seoul National University)
2014South Korea private equity funds: 10 years on, IFLR Private Equity and Venture Capital Report
2011Gathering Momentum – New Trends in the South Korean Private Investment Fund Market, The 2011 Guide to Private Equity & Venture Capital (IFLR)
2011Participated in the production of IPO Guide Book (the Korea Stock Exchange)
2011New Wave of IPO Issuance Creates an Optimistic Outlook for Korea’s Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific Capital Markets Handbook (Euromoney)
2010. 1.Practical Issues Related to Establishment and Registration of Private Equity Funds, BFL, Center for Financial Law, Issue 39 (Seoul National University)
2008. 1.Study of Convergence between Private Equity and Hedge Fund, BFL, Center for Financial Law, Issue 27 (Seoul National University)
2005Research on Military Judicial Systems Reform (Co-author) Report for Presidential Committee on Judicial Reform
2005Research on Integration of Securities Exchange Act and Futures Exchange Act (Co-author) (Korean Securities Dealers Association)
2004Human Rights Issues in the Army, Human Rights Report, 18th edition (Korean Bar Association)