Lee & Ko represented a consortium of Korean institutional investors led by Hanwha Asset Management Co., Ltd (“Hanwha”) in connection with their acquisition of a minor stake in one of Australia’s major public energy companies, Endeavour Energy. Endeavor Energy is co-owned by an Australian-led consortium of institutional investors and the state of NSW.
Lee & Ko, as Korean legal counsel to Hanwha Asset Management, provided comprehensive advice, including a review and analysis of the deal structure, the tax-driven issues and regulatory issues.