Chang Sup Kwon > Kim & Chang > Seoul, South Korea > Lawyer Profile

Kim & Chang
39 SAJIK-RO 8-GIL
JONGNO-GU
SEOUL 03170
South Korea

Work Department

Mergers & Acquisitions; Energy; Private Equity

Career

Chang Sup Kwon is a senior attorney at Kim & Chang, who is a member of the Energy Practice and the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice.

Mr. Kwon has practiced in a wide range of areas in corporate and energy law, and has extensive experience in M&A, joint venture, private equity transactions and foreign direct investment transactions. He works closely with investment banks, PEFs and corporations in various industries in connection with their M&A, restructuring and financing needs.

In addition to being known for his M&A expertise, Mr. Kwon has in-depth understanding of the laws and regulations related to energy project developments. Among others, he has represented sponsors of domestic and overseas renewable project developments, and has expertise in material commercial arrangements necessary for project development.

Mr. Kwon received his LL.M. from the University of Southern California in 2016 and his B.A. from Seoul National University in 2004. He graduated from the Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea in 2007 and is admitted to the Korean bar.

Languages

Korean and English

Memberships

Admitted to bar, Korea, 2007

Education

University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (LL.M., 2016)
Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (2007)
Seoul National University (B.A., International Relations, 2004)

Lawyer Rankings

South Korea > Projects and energy: local firms

Kim & Chang is a ‘one-stop shop’ with considerable experience in the energy sector, boasting a strong track record in cross-jurisdictional project financing. The team is co-headed by Yon Kyun Oh and Ick Ryol HuhChang Sup Kwon acts for sponsors of domestic and overseas renewable project developments, while Min-Young Oh advises on large-scale projects in the power generation industry and Chang-hee Shin advises on project developments and acquisition of power and energy companies and assets. Young-Kyun Cho is another key contact in the group. Bong-Sang Cho and Claire (Mi-Jin) Kim left the firm in March and April 2023 respectively.