Melissa Park, Foreign Attorney at D&A LLC and Head of the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group, has once again been recognized as a Leading Partner in the “Projects and Energy” category by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026, marking her third consecutive year receiving this prestigious distinction.

The Legal 500 is one of the world’s most respected legal market research organizations, identifying top-tier law firms and lawyers through thousands of client interviews, rigorous market analysis, and comprehensive assessments of professional performance. The “Leading Partner” ranking represents the highest level of recognition, awarded exclusively to outstanding partners who demonstrate exceptional track records, market leadership, and client Trust이 in their respective fields—going beyond a simple listing of notable practitioners.

Being named a Leading Partner for three consecutive years is particularly significant, as it reflects not just short-term achievements but sustained excellence, leadership, and proven expertise in navigating complex and high-stakes energy and infrastructure transactions on a global scale.

Ms. Park is widely recognized as a leading expert across the full spectrum of the projects and energy sector, including large-scale domestic and international power generation projects, transmission and distribution infrastructure, renewable energy developments, LNG facilities, and integrated infrastructure projects. Over the years, she has worked closely with numerous global players, successfully leading highly sophisticated and complex transactions.

Her deep understanding of multiple legal systems—including those of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States—combined with her ability to structure intricate multi-party agreements, manage risk allocation with precision, and deliver outstanding execution and communication leadership in real-world transactions, has earned her an unparalleled reputation within the industry.

Clients have shared the following feedback in connection with her recognition:

“Ms. Park is undoubtedly one of the most capable lawyers in the energy and infrastructure sector. She responds quickly and accurately even in the most complex projects, and her strategic coordination and attention to detail are truly exceptional.”

“Her outstanding expertise, global perspective, and near-perfect execution are extremely impressive.”

Commenting on her third consecutive recognition, Ms. Park stated:

“It is deeply meaningful to see the trust and results built by D&A’s Energy & Infrastructure Team recognized once again on the international stage. We will continue striving to provide optimal solutions for our clients in the rapidly evolving global energy market, and to serve as a legal partner who elevates the success of every transaction.”

Under Ms. Park’s leadership, D&A delivers world-class legal services across a broad range of energy and infrastructure matters, including domestic private power projects, overseas IPP projects, energy regulatory advisory, and ESG risk analysis. The firm continues to strengthen its position as a premier legal partner, supporting clients in addressing the key challenges of the global energy transition.