Shin & Kim > Seoul, South Korea > Firm Profile

Shin & Kim
23TH FLOOR, D-TOWER (D2)
17 JONGNO 3-GIL, JONGNO-GU
SEOUL 03155
South Korea

South Korea > Banking and finance: local firms Tier 1

Shin & Kim has a strong focus on significant high-value acquisition financing, covering a broad range of mandates in this area. The group is bolstered by highly accomplished team head Yun Seok Jang, who has extensive experience in cross-jurisdictional corporate financial transactions. Hyunju Helen Pak is known for her work on multi-jurisdictional financing and outbound investment transactions, while Yong Hee Kim is an authority in structured finance within the real estate industry. Other key figures in this area include Sang-Hyun Lee, a specialist in financing and refinancing in the energy industry, Michael Chang, who works on complex project financing for large scale infrastructure projects, and the ‘exceptional’ Kyung Hwa Moon, who advises on domestic and international banking transactions.

Practice head(s):

Yun Seok Jang

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is responsive and quickly addresses any questions, issues or concerns raised.’

‘Kyunghwa Moon is an exceptional lawyer who has a solid understanding of regulatory matters affecting the asset management industry. She is also knowledgeable in other laws that are incidental to the primary business of asset managers. She is extremely reliable and efficient. ’

Key clients

Banco Santander, S.A.

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico (BNDES)

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

SC Lowy Financial (HK) Limited

Bank of America, N.A.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

The Toronto-Dominion Bank(TD Bank)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited(ANZ)

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited(HSBC)

DBS Bank

Woori Bank

Korea Investment Management Co., Ltd

NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.

The Korea Development Bank

Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-sure)

The Korea Export-Import Bank (KEXIM)

Citibank, N.A.

SK Hynix

Novelis, Inc.

Work highlights

South Korea > Capital markets: local firms Tier 1

Working on high-value capital markets transactions, Shin & Kim provides a full-service offering to domestic and foreign securities firms, investment banks and various issuers. Tae-Yong Seo, who has ‘years of experience, intelligence and a keen logical approach’ and has advised on multiple IPOs and major bond issuances, leads the team. Other key contacts include Jong-Uk Lee, who has advised on numerous covered bond deals and domestic issuance structures; Seung-Eun Cho, who specialises in cross-jurisdictional ABS deals and regularly advises on regulatory matters; Yong Jin Park, who works on structured finance transactions and loan securitisation, and Christina Gee, who advises on a broad range of loan-related matters.

Practice head(s):

Tae-Yong Seo

Testimonials

‘Shin & Kim has always been the leader in Korea’s securitisation market, pioneering new transactions and asset classes.’

‘Jong-Uk Lee is the leading partner for securitisation. He helps provide solutions to legal and regulatory challenges, and has a  ‘can-do’ attitude which differentiates him from other partners in this field.’

‘Shin & Kim offers good services in the capital markets arena.’

‘Tae-Yong Seo has lengthy experience, intelligence, and a keen logical approach.’

‘S&K’s capital markets team always surprises me with the great depth of its experience.’

Key clients

CLSA Capital Partners (HK) Limited

Peoplefund Company Inc.

DST Global Services

CDIB Capital Group

Shinhan Bank Co., Ltd.

The Korea Development Bank

Shinhan Card Co., Ltd.

BNP Paribas

Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA)

DBS Bank

Heungkuk Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

KB Securities

Credit Suisse AG

Kyobo Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The Korea Export-Import Bank (KEXIM)

Hyundai Card Co., Ltd.

CLSA Capital Partners (HK) Limited

Societe Generale

KORAMCO REITs Management and Trust

Aspex Management

South Korea > Dispute resolution: local firms Tier 1

Shin & Kim’s ‘knowledgeable and experienced team’ handles the full range of disputes, and dominates the market in product liability matters. Construction and real estate litigation expert Jae Yun Yun co-heads the practice alongside former judge Jin-Ho Jeong, who handles contentious takeovers. Arbitration expert Jong-Han Oh acts on civil and criminal cases for major domestic companies, while Sookmi Lee handles shareholder and management disputes. Other key team members include Ghyo-Sun Park, who focuses on commercial litigation involving issues related to IP, product liability and corporate governance, and Kyle Choi, who heads the international litigation practice group, assisting domestic clients in cross-border litigations.

Practice head(s):

Jae Yun Yun; Jin-Ho Jeong

Testimonials

‘Ghyo-Sun Park is a great team leader and trusted adviser.’

‘Kyle Choi has great leadership skills. He is responsive, organised, and effective in his communication and implementation of legal strategy.’

‘The team at Shin & Kim is knowledgeable and experienced, and is often at the forefront of high-profile matters.’

‘The attorneys are strong advocates and have a deep understanding of client matters.’

‘Shin & Kim is Korea’s most famous and competitive law firm in the product liability field.’ 

Key clients

Samsung Group

SK Group

Asiana Airlines

Posco Group

KT&G Corporation

CJ Group

Lotte Group

HD Hyundai Group

DL Group

Mirae Asset Group

Incheon International Airport Corporation

Woori Bank

Shinhan Bank

Hanwha Investment & Securities

Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation

Kakao Corporation

BMW Korea

Work highlights

  • Advised on a dispute over the contract deposit following the failed acquisition of Asiana Airlines.
  • Advised on a real estate handover lawsuit related to Sky 72 Golf Club.
  • Advised on an application for preliminary injunction to suspend the  decision to discontinue the trade support for virtual assets.

South Korea > Projects and energy: local firms Tier 1

Boasting an impressive roster of clients in the private and public sectors, Shin & Kim’s specialised projects and energy practice advises on matters concerning infrastructure, power project management and development, as well as financing. The team is jointly led by Sang Hyun Lee and Michael Chang, who handle landmark renewable energy transactions, while Hyun-Mi Cho advises domestic and international financial companies and industrial corporates, focusing on gas projects. A key contact for large-scale energy and greenfields PPPs, Seung-Gyu Yang is also recommended. Sangmyoung Shin joined the practice from Kim & Chang in February 2023, with Bong-Sang Cho and Claire (Mi-Jin) Kim following suit in March and April 2023 respectively.

Practice head(s):

Sang Hyun Lee; Michael Chang

Testimonials

‘The team’s advice is unparalleled.’

Key clients

SK E&S

Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)

Macquarie Korea Asset Management Co., Ltd.

KDB Infrastructure Investments Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Experian Singapore Pte Ltd.

Pacifico Energy Korea

Australian Strategic Materials Limited

Korea Trade Insurance Corporation

KREDO Holdings Ltd.

Korea East West Power

Total Eren S.A.

Green Investment Group Korea Limited

Vena Energy

Korea East West Power

KREDO Holdings Ltd.

Busan-Jungkwan Energy

Korea Electric Power Corporation

Equis Energy Co., Ltd.

SK Forest Co. Ltd.

Korea Export-Import Bank

South Korea > Real estate: local firms Tier 1

Shin & Kim’s real estate handles the full range of advisory work and cross-border transactions for foreign and domestic clients. The team is co-led by Kyung Don Lee, who advises investors and asset managers on acquisitions and dispositions of commercial buildings, senior foreign attorney Robert Young, who specialises in international real estate and private equity, and Suk Lee, who advises on high-profile real estate transactions. Thak Hwan Kim advises on cross-border joint ventures and purchases, while senior foreign attorney Eunjoo Lee works with foreign asset managers, representing clients from Europe, UK, USA, Canada, and Japan on a wide range of overseas transactions.

Practice head(s):

Kyung Don Lee; Robert Young; Suk Lee

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Robert Young has the unique ability to understand and anticipate the needs and concerns of foreign investors, while balancing the considerations and rules of investing into the Korean property markets.’ 

‘Shin & Kim team has provided a client centric service with expertise in real estate.’

‘The team has valued knowledge of the real estate industry.’

‘Highly responsive and available regardless of time and circumstance. Seasoned team with deep experience in the Korean real estate space.’

Key clients

Blackstone

LaSalle Investment Management Asia Pte Ltd.

Brookfield

Recap V Acquisitions Ltd.

Nuveen Singapore Private Limited

AEW ASIA LIMITED

IGIS Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Kendall Square Logistics Properties

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co, Ltd.

PAG

CapitaLand Investment Management Korea

Macquarie Korea Asset Management

CDL Hotels (Korea) Limited

MERITZ Alternative Investment Management

Hana Alternative Asset Management

GIC Real Estate International Korea Co., Ltd.

Pebblestone Asset Management

Shinhan REITs Management

Aberdeen Standard Investments

Samsung SRA Asset Management Co. Ltd.

South Korea > Antitrust and competition: local firms Tier 2

The combination of ‘excellent legal skills’ and ‘creative strategic thinking’ at Shin & Kim allows the firm to handle a wide range of major antitrust cases. Merger filings for high-profile M&A transactions and international and domestic cartel matters stand out as particular strengths. Young Chul Yim leads the practice. His time serving as general counsel of the KFTC has given him a panoramic understanding of Korean antitrust law. Foreign practitioner John Choi is an authority on international cartel cases. Jooyoung Park’s varied practice extends to multi-jurisdictional abuse of dominance cases, while merger filing expert Sangdon Lee handles between 60 and 70 merger filings each year. Geun-Bae Seok is singled out for his expertise in cartel mandates.

Practice head(s):

Young Chul Yim

Other key lawyers:

John Choi; Jooyoung Park; Sangdon Lee; Geun-Bae Seok

Testimonials

‘This is a great firm to work with. They combine excellent legal skills with creative strategic thinking. I would certainly recommend international companies to work with them, when they have issues in South Korea.’

‘John Choi is a very pleasant person to work with. He can handle complex commercial issues, as well as specialised antitrust matters.’

‘The team, led by John Choi, has unparalleled integrity and ethical standards.’

‘Excellent, commercially pitched advice.’

‘John Choi is legendary in the Korean legal community for his unchallenged ethical standard and for his excellent skills. John has a lot of experience in wide ranging antitrust cases, he is like an oracle in assessing risks in antitrust investigations.’

Key clients

Qualcomm Inc.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.

SK Group

Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd.

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Asiana Airlines Inc.

Aktiebolaget Volvo

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Samsung Display

Lotte Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Qualcomm Inc. on abuse of dominance cases.
  • Advised Qualcomm Inc. on a class action in UK.
  • Advised Koninklijke Philips N.V. on a restitution claim.

South Korea > Corporate and M&A: local firms Tier 2

Leading on cross-border M&A transactions in Korea, Shin & Kim‘s team features a number of subject matter and industry experts. Team heads Jae Woo Im, Tong-Gun Lee, and Jae Young Chang between them handle joint ventures, private equity investments, as well as advising on high-profile hostile takeovers. Joongil Cho has international in-house experience and specialises in advising Korea’s biggest conglomerates. Chaewon Kang is another key team member with extensive experience in commercial transactions.

Practice head(s):

Jae Woo Im; Tong-Gun Lee; Jae Young Chang

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

SK Group

Kakao Corporation

SD Biosensor

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Korea Development Bank

IMM Private Equity

Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

PAG Advisors

KT Corporation

CJ Group

Shinhan Financial Group

Kumho Industrial Co., Ltd. and Asiana Airlines, Inc.

GIC

Baring Private Equity

Dominus Investment

Lotte Group

Posco

KCC Group

Well to Sea Investment

Sequoia Capital

KB Financial Group

Hanwha Group

South Korea > Insurance: local firms Tier 2

The insurance team at Shin & Kim counts regulatory compliance and transactional matters as key strengths, and regularly assists insurers, reinsurers, brokers and agents. Working closely with the firm’s litigation department, the group fields expertise in advising on business interruption and professional liability matters. Ji Hoon Kim is well versed in life insurance issues.

Other key lawyers:

Se Ryul Hong; Ji Hoon Kim

Key clients

Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

AIG Insurance Company

Chubb Limited

Lockton Overseas Limited

General Insurance Association of Korea

DB Insurance Co., Ltd.

Mirae Asset Life Insurance

KB Insurance Co., Ltd.

Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, Bermuda branch

Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

South Korea > Intellectual property: local firms Tier 2

Ghyo-Sun Park spearheads the IP group at Shin & Kim, a firm that ‘stands out for its unique combination of expertise and capabilities’. The team offers the full range of IP services, including design and copyright prosecution, trade secrets, and licensing disputes, with experience in complex cross-border matters. Sang-Hyeok Im leads the copyright and media content team at the firm and is recommended for matters relating to entertainment, broadcasting, and sports. Bo Kyung Lim, who is highly regarded for his ‘exceptional abilities and expertise’, heads the patent team with his extensive experience in patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Other recommended members of the team include Jootag Yoon and Chang-won Jeong.

Practice head(s):

Ghyo-Sun Park

Testimonials

‘Shin & Kim’s intellectual property team stands out for its unique combination of expertise and capabilities. The team members possess extensive knowledge and experience in intellectual property laws and regulations, making them well-equipped to handle various IP matters effectively.’

‘They are well-versed in representing us in our industries like medical devices and pharmaceuticals. This adaptability is a significant advantage, as it enables the team to tailor solutions to our specific needs and industry requirements.’

‘Their comprehensive capabilities, industry adaptability, and commitment to client satisfaction make them an appealing choice for businesses seeking reliable and effective IP services.’

‘Bo Kyung Lim is highly regarded for exceptional abilities and expertise in the field of intellectual property. He possesses deep knowledge and extensive experience in intellectual property law, allowing the firm to provide outstanding services to us.’

‘Bo Kyung Lim’s expertise extends across various areas, including trademarks, patents, and they have achieved remarkable accomplishments representing us. His brilliance lies in his capability to swiftly and effectively resolve complex intellectual property issues.’

‘They have experience in various IP events, have excellent analysis of patents, and develops various and new response logic based on in-depth understanding. They listen to clients’ needs and responds very quickly, and their communication skills are excellent. They also provide timely solutions or comments. This capability of the IP team leads us to win even in challenging cases.’

‘SK’s enthusiastic expert, Sang-Hyeok Im, has a good understanding of why clients ask for services and can catch the key issue of each case. He has found the best solution about legal issues in the entertainment industry and has the abilities to solve the legal issues.’

Key clients

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls Co., Ltd.

SD Biosensor, Inc.

Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation

Neo ICP Korea, Inc.

Medytox

DSME Construction

SMT Co., Ltd.

Breville Pty Ltd

KT Corporation

Golfzon Co., Ltd.

Keumyoung Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Kakao Entertainment

NHN Bugs Corporation

Genie Music Corporation

MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation)

TV Chosun

Keumyoung Entertainment Co. Ltd.

TJ Media

Gwangjin-gu Office

CJ CGV Co., Ltd. (CGV)

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

SD Biosensor, Inc.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. / SEMES Co., Ltd.

Samsung Display

Helixmith Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

South Korea > International arbitration Tier 2

Distinguished by their ‘top-notch‘ and ‘unparalleled', international arbitration practice, the team at Shin & Kim handles the full range of complex arbitration matters. Practice head Jae Min Jeon  leads on commercial arbitration and investor-state disputes, as well as industrial and engineering matters. Youngwon Yoon specialises high-value construction cases, and private equity and joint ventures among other cases within the financial sector. Alberta and Canada-qualified Rockey Yoo advises on a broad spectrum of commercial arbitration matters. Young Suk Park joined from KL Partners in September 2023.

Practice head(s):

Jae Min Jeon

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Shin & Kim’s international arbitration practice is top-notch. Their seamless coordination between various experts the firm’s efficient and effective dispute resolution strategies would make Shin & Kim a standout in the field. I would commend Shin & Kim for their exceptional expertise in international arbitration and their in-depth understanding of complex cross-border legal matters. ’

‘Shin & Kim’s arbitration practice is unparalleled. Their thorough research on foreign laws and compelling advocacy contributed significantly to our win in a case. Shin & Kim is well known in the market as a go to firm whenever there is a complex case.’

‘Shin & Kim’s ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent. The team is very skilled, has diverse experience, and is excellent at developing strategies. They have great attention to detail when it comes to the groundwork and has an excellent ability to assist clients with work involving multiple countries. They offer very solid analytical expertise and suggest strategic and practical solutions.

‘Jae Min Jeon has exceptional client service and level of sophistication. His strategic and practical advice has been invaluable in navigating complex international disputes. He is level-headed, considers matters carefully, and is a terrific advocate with a sharp legal mind. His vast knowledge and expertise make him one of the pre-eminent practitioners in Korea.’ 

Key clients

Baring Private Equity Asia

Lone Star Funds

LSF-KEB Holdings SCA

AIG

KCC Group

Korea Western Power Co., Ltd.

K-Water

Dongwon Group

Wemade Entertainment Co., Ltd

FuelCell Energy, Inc.

Industrial Bank of Korea

Hyundai Corporation

Daesung Corporation

Korea Southern Power

IMM Investment

South Korea > Labour and employment: local firms Tier 2

Housing a team of specialised employment and labour lawyers, Shin & Kim fields a strong labour and employment and litigation practice. Dong-Wook Kim leads the team and advises on the full range of contentious collective labour relations matters. Hye-Young Yun is another key name for employment litigation, while Sery Lee focuses on advising major domestic and multi-national companies on labour disputes. Young-Seok Ki is particularly active in wage disputes.

Practice head(s):

Dong-Wook Kim

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The firm’s labor and employment team is excellent at organizing and allocating time and personnel resources. Jong-Hyun Kim is meticulously well-versed in current labor law issues in Korea, and always has the most up-to-date knowledge as to the latest legal developments. His multilingual communication skills serve best the needs of global clients, and has incredible dedication to delivering the best solutions in time-pressured situations.’ 

Key clients

Bank of Korea

Valeo Electrical Systems Korea Co., Ltd.

Lotte GRS Co., Ltd.

KB Securities Co., Ltd.

SK Hynix

ByteDance LLC

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

Samsung C&T Corporation

Government of Korea

Hyundai Motor Company

eCredible

Vestiaire Collective

Sejong Hotel

SSG.COM

Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance

Novotech

Continental Automotive

Sungrak Church

South Korea > Regulatory: compliance and investigations: local firms Tier 2

Shin & Kim‘s experienced criminal defence and investigations team ‘perform outstandingly,’ in the full range of white-collar defence trials, industrial safety accident cases, and police investigations among others. Keonjoo Lee heads the practice. Former prosecutor Dong-Shin Yeom specialises in handling high profile financial criminal investigations and corruption decades, with over two decades of experience in the field. Tak-Kyun Hong is an expert in cross-border white-collar litigation and criminal IP infringements. Seong-Jin Choi heads the international criminal defence practice, and handles the full range of financial, high-tech, and corporate crimes.

Practice head(s):

Keonjoo Lee

Testimonials

‘The team has substantial experience in handling regulatory matters and performs outstandingly in handling client matters.’

‘The lawyers have a strong work ethic, and are excellent professionally.’

‘The team is more human, compared with competitors. They give us advice not only in a professional manner but also personal manner.’

‘Shin & Kim do their best to reflect client needs as much as possible to produce good results in difficult situations.’

‘They have been very responsive in dealing with my requests, and always sought to deliver the product required.’

Work highlights

South Korea > Tax: local firms Tier 2

Shin & Kim’s ‘highly reputable’ full-service tax practice has ‘extensive international experience’, advising on a wide range of tax consulting mandates, cross-border transactions, and business planning and modelling strategies. Team head Je Heum Baik is highly experienced in contentious tax work, handling corporate tax litigation and tribunals for major domestic and international financial clients. Hyeon-Jin Kim leads the advisory and investigatory side of the practice, while international tax attorney Sun Young (Sunny) Kim handles financial and strategic, and inbound and outbound transactions for major international clients.

Practice head(s):

Je-Heum Baik

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Shin & Kim LLC is a highly reputable law firm that possesses expertise and experienced professionals in legal and business matters, such as taxation and corporate accounting.’ 

‘Hyeon-Jin Kim is a trustworthy legal professional, with expertise spanning law, fair trade practices, capital market regulations, and tax and accounting.’

‘Shin & Kim’s attorneys possess a global perspective, with extensive international experience and education. Secondly, they demonstrate a remarkable ability to adapt swiftly to the evolving business landscape and actively deliver the most modern and efficient solutions to clients.’

‘The attorneys at Shin & Kim bring unique expertise and a global perspective, delivering exceptional results and displaying excellent collaboration and customer-centric attitudes.’

‘Hyeon-Jin Kim instils confidence in clients through this profound expertise and clear communication. His outstanding capabilities and team-oriented approach significantly contribute to Shin & Kim’s success.’ 

‘The team members possess a high level of expertise in tax laws and regulations, enabling them to provide accurate and comprehensive services to us. This expertise and experience instils confidence in us, as we receive trustworthy advice and tailored tax optimisation strategies.’

‘Hyeon-Jin Kim instils confidence in clients through his profound expertise and clear communication. His outstanding capabilities and team-oriented approach significantly contribute to Shin & Kim’s success.’

‘The practice stands out for its unique combination of specialised expertise, customer-centricity, and innovative approaches.’

Key clients

Samsung Biologics

Oracle Korea

SD Biosensor

Kyobo Life Insurance

Chubb Limited

KCC Corporation

GE Capital

Landing Entertainment Korea

AIG

Woori Bank

KT&G Corporation

IGIS Asset Management

LaSalle Investment Management

SK E&S

Kendall Square Asset Management

Paju Energy Service

Kangwon Land

InvestigationSubway International B.V.

Joongang Holdings

SK Energy

South Korea > TMT: local firms Tier 2

Shin & Kim continues to advise domestic and international clients on complex issues surrounding broadcasting, IT, and telecoms. Sinook Kang, who has broad expertise in broadcasting and internet regulatory issues, heads the team which saw the arrivals of Yeon Ah Chung who focuses on AI, cryptocurrency, and the metaverse, and Joon Yong Park who advises a broad range of clients including domestic start-ups and well-established international companies. Jeong Ho Ahn‘s expertise spans M&A transactions, privacy regulations, and disputes arising out of data leaks.

Practice head(s):

Sinook Kang

Other key lawyers:

Yeon Ah Chung; Joon Yong Park; Jeong Ho Ahn; Jung-hyun Hwang; Hyunie Kim

Testimonials

‘Shin & Kim’s TMT team is exceptional in the legal industry because they are experts in telecommunications, media, and technology. Their experienced team knows the laws inside out and even has connections with regulators, making them stand out. They handle complex issues well, providing comprehensive solutions for their clients.

‘Potential clients will love working with Shin & Kim’s TMT team because they put clients first. They are super responsive and always ready to help with any questions or problems.’ 

‘Sinook Kang has a unique edge with his background in telecommunications and regulatory affairs, along with strong industry connections. He provides tailored and up-to-date advice thanks to his close ties with relevant government officials.’

‘Jeong Ho Ahn excels in data privacy, ensuring clients comply with laws and protect customer data. He stays updated on the latest developments, making him invaluable to clients.’

‘The standout individuals in the team are proactive, knowledgeable, and can navigate complex regulations effectively. They go above and beyond to understand clients’ needs and influence favorable policies. Their professionalism and responsiveness create a positive and productive partnership.’

‘Junghyun Hwang is one of the best attorneys in Shin & Kim. He has always been dedicated to his work and is a good lawyer who knows how to serve his colleagues.’

‘Yeon-Ah Chung had worked as in-house counsel and has pioneered in the role, comprehensively handling almost all issues that can arise in IT firms. Her experience and expertise are deeply impressive.’ 

Key clients

William Grant & Sons Ltd

Coupang Pay

NS Shopping Co., Ltd.

Roblox Corporation

SK Broadband

NAVER Cloud Corp.

Honda Korea Co., Ltd.

Kakao Entertainment

KT Corporation

Airbnb

Coupang

Work highlights

The firm: Now in its 40th year, Shin & Kim is one of the largest and highly regarded law firms in Korea.

The breadth and depth of experience offered by over 700 professionals (including Korean and foreign attorneys, patent attorneys, tax attorneys, certified public accountants, customs specialists and other advisors) has kept the firm at the forefront of changes in the global financial market and the international business environment.

The practice has expanded with the increase in intra-regional cooperation and investments, with Shin & Kim’s offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City , Hanoi, Jakarta and Singapore providing comprehensive legal advisory services in China and Southeast Asia.

Areas of practice: Among the practice areas in which Shin & Kim is pre-eminent are:

M&A, investment and restructuring: Shin & Kim has represented both foreign and domestic clients in many of the largest cross-border M&A transactions and hostile takeovers in Korea. The firm also specialises in providing legal services relating to foreign direct investments and has extensive experience of assisting US, European, Asian and other foreign clients in establishing subsidiaries, joint ventures, branches and liaison offices in Korea. The firm is widely recognised as having one of the leading bankruptcy practices in Korea and has handled an extensive list of corporate reorganisation, composition and bankruptcy cases.

Corporate: Shin & Kim provides the full range of corporate services, including legal advice relating to issues of fair trade, monopoly and labour, and has extensive experience in the areas of broadcasting; information and telecommunications; energy and environment; real estate and construction; IT; WTO and international trade; customs; government contracts; and general commercial trade. The firm is noted for its creativity in finding solutions to the issues facing its clients.

Securities, banking and finance: Shin & Kim advises many of the leading financial institutions and other corporate clients on all aspects of their involvement in the world’s capital markets. Since its inception, Shin & Kim has been a pioneer in securities, banking and finance law, having assisted in the establishment of the Korea Fund and the Korea-Europe Fund; foreign-owned investment funds; most of the existing domestic funds; virtually all Korean issues of convertible bonds and bonds with warrants; and the first global depository receipt issuance by a Korean company.

Litigation: Shin & Kim is recognised as one of the premier firms in Korea for litigation. The firm has been involved in many landmark cases, including its recent representation of the Samsung Group in the largest litigation ever filed in Korea.

International dispute resolution: Shin & Kim’s experienced arbitration practitioners represent the firm’s clients in large complex arbitrations all over the world and under the rules of all major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA and KCAB.

Intellectual property: Shin & Kim offers its clients a full range of legal services relating to the acquisition, enforcement and protection of intellectual property rights, including litigation, counselling and other related services. Shin & Kim’s intellectual property practice consists of Korean attorneys, foreign attorneys, patent attorneys, technical consultants and a large staff with extensive experience in dealing with the particular issues posed in this area.

Tax and accounting: the firm has a highly regarded tax and accounting practice, staffed by tax attorneys and certified public accountants with in-depth experience and expertise. Shin & Kim’s tax and accounting practice has been designed to provide a ‘one-stop service’ to a broad range of domestic and international clients.

Department Name Email Telephone
Antitrust and competition YC Yim
Antitrust and competition J Choi
Antitrust and competition JY Park
Banking and finance CB Hur
Banking and finance WS Song
Banking and finance HS Hwang
Banking and finance H Pak
Banking and finance KH Moon
Corporate DS Kim
Corporate SG Kim
Corporate JW Im
Dispute resolution JY Yun
Dispute resolution SS Kang
Dispute resolution JH Oh
Environment SY Jung
Insolvency and restructuring YK Lee
Insolvency and restructuring YS Park
Insolvency and restructuring BG Choi
Intellectual property YH Moon
Intellectual property GS Park
Intellectual property BK Lim
International arbitration DS Kim
International arbitration JM Jeon
International trade and customs DS Kim
IT and telecommunications SG Kim
IT and telecommunications SN Kang
IT and telecommunications JY Jang
Labour and employment SR Hong
Labour and employment YS Ki
Labour and employment M Chang
Labour and employment DW Kim
Mergers and acquisitions CH Song
Mergers and acquisitions TG Lee
Mergers and acquisitions HS Shin
Mergers and acquisitions MH Ryu
Projects and energy SH Lee
Projects and energy H Pak
Projects and energy M Chang
Real estate KD Lee
Real estate R Young
Real estate YW Lee
Real estate S Lee
Securities SM Kim
Securities TY Seo
Tax and accounting HJ Kim
Tax and accounting C Cho
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Michael Chang photo Mr Michael Chang Senior Foreign Attorney.
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Tak-Kyun Hong photo Mr Tak-Kyun Hong Partner.
Chang Bok Hur photo Mr Chang Bok Hur Senior Partner.
Ho-Seog Hwang photo Mr Ho-Seog Hwang Partner.
Do Yun Hwang photo Mr Do Yun Hwang Partner
Sun-Jul Hwang photo Mr Sun-Jul Hwang Partner.
Sang Hyun Hwang photo Mr Sang Hyun Hwang Of Counsel.
Byung-Il Im photo Mr Byung-Il Im Partner.
Sang-Hyeok Im photo Mr Sang-Hyeok Im Partner.
Jae Woo Im photo Mr Jae Woo Im Partner.
Si Young Jang photo Mr Si Young Jang Partner.
Juneyoung Jang photo Mr Juneyoung Jang Partner
Yonghee Jeon photo Mr Yonghee Jeon Partner.
Jae Min Jeon photo Mr Jae Min Jeon Partner.
Jeannie Y Jeong photo Ms Jeannie Y Jeong Senior Foreign Attorney.
Jin-Ho Jeong photo Mr Jin-Ho Jeong Partner.
Hae Sung Jeong photo Mr Hae Sung Jeong Partner
Young-Hee Jo photo Ms Young-Hee Jo Partner.
Min Jeong Joo photo Mr Min Jeong Joo Partner.
Jong Chae Jung photo Mr Jong Chae Jung Partner.
Su-Yong Jung photo Mr Su-Yong Jung Partner.
Haneul Jung photo Mr Haneul Jung Senior Foreign Attorney
Hyun-Jeong Kang photo Ms Hyun-Jeong Kang Partner.
Jiwon Kang photo Ms Jiwon Kang Partner.
Sinseob Kang photo Mr Sinseob Kang Managing Partner.
Sinook Kang photo Mr Sinook Kang Partner
Young-Seok Ki photo Mr Young-Seok Ki Partner.
Hyeon-Jin Kim photo Mr Hyeon-Jin Kim Partner.
Yoon-Hee Kim photo Ms Yoon-Hee Kim Partner.
Byung Tae Kim photo Mr Byung Tae Kim Partner.
Chang-Hwa Kim photo Mr Chang-Hwa Kim Partner.
Young-Geun Kim photo Mr Young-Geun Kim Partner.
Doo-Sik Kim photo Mr Doo-Sik Kim Senior Partner.
Dong-Wook Kim photo Mr Dong-Wook Kim Partner.
Hong-Il Kim photo Mr Hong-Il Kim Partner.
Hyung-Soo Kim photo Mr Hyung-Soo Kim Partner
Yong Ho Kim photo Mr Yong Ho Kim Partner.
Joo Yun Kim photo Ms Joo Yun Kim Partner
Sang Man Kim photo Mr Sang Man Kim Partner.
So-Youn Kim photo Ms So-Youn Kim Partner
Stephanie H. Kim photo Ms Stephanie H. Kim Senior Foreign Attorney
Sung Geun Kim photo Mr Sung Geun Kim Senior Partner.
Tahk-Hwan Kim photo Mr Tahk-Hwan Kim Partner.
Woo-Gyun Kim photo Mr Woo-Gyun Kim Partner
Yong Hee Kim photo Mr Yong Hee Kim Partner.
Yong Dam Kim photo Mr Yong Dam Kim Senior Partner.
Kyung Ho Kim photo Mr Kyung Ho Kim Partner.
Joo Hyun Kim photo Mr Joo Hyun Kim Partner.
Taekyoon Kim photo Mr Taekyoon Kim Senior Foreign Attorney.
Daeshik Kim photo Mr Daeshik Kim Partner.
Peter In-Soo Kimm photo Mr Peter In-Soo Kimm Senior Foreign Attorney
Seok Ko photo Mr Seok Ko Partner.
Otae Kwon photo Mr Otae Kwon Partner
Eesun Kwon photo Ms Eesun Kwon Partner
Seung Soo Lee photo Mr Seung Soo Lee Partner.
Kelly J. Lee photo Ms Kelly J. Lee Senior Foreign Attorney
Sang-Hyun Lee photo Mr Sang-Hyun Lee Partner.
Kyung Don Lee photo Mr Kyung Don Lee Partner.
Jong-Uk Lee photo Mr Jong-Uk Lee Partner
Derek Dongryul Lee photo Mr Derek Dongryul Lee Partner.
Yong Woo Lee photo Mr Yong Woo Lee Partner.
Seung-Ho Lee photo Mr Seung-Ho Lee Partner.
Jeong Hoon Lee photo Mr Jeong Hoon Lee Partner.
Jae Hwan Lee photo Mr Jae Hwan Lee Partner
Byung Chang Lee photo Mr Byung Chang Lee Partner.
Hyunju Lee photo Ms Hyunju Lee Partner
Hong Cheol Lee photo Mr Hong Cheol Lee Partner.
Eunjoo Lee photo Ms Eunjoo Lee Senior Foreign Attorney.
Euisu Lee photo Mr Euisu Lee Partner
Byung Han Lee photo Mr Byung Han Lee Partner.
Changhun Lee photo Mr Changhun Lee Partner.
Sangdon Lee photo Mr Sangdon Lee Partner.
Tong-Gun Lee photo Mr Tong-Gun Lee Partner.
Kil Seung Lee photo Mr Kil Seung Lee Partner.
Doosik Lee photo Mr Doosik Lee Partner
Seungmin Lee photo Ms Seungmin Lee Partner
Youngsam Lee photo Mr Youngsam Lee Partner.
Young-Ku Lee photo Mr Young-Ku Lee Partner.
Keonjoo Lee photo Mr Keonjoo Lee Partner.
Tae Young Lee photo Mr Tae Young Lee Patent Attorney
Suk Lee photo Mr Suk Lee Partner.
Sookmi Lee photo Ms Sookmi Lee Partner.
Soo Kyun Lee photo Mr Soo Kyun Lee Partner
Yong-Sung Lee photo Mr Yong-Sung Lee Partner.
Soo Hyun Lee photo Mr Soo Hyun Lee Partner.
Bo Kyung Lim photo Mr Bo Kyung Lim Partner.
Huichoon Moon photo Mr Huichoon Moon Partner.
Hye-Young Moon photo Ms Hye-Young Moon Partner
Kyung Hwa Moon photo Ms Kyung Hwa Moon Partner.
Yong-Ho Moon photo Mr Yong-Ho Moon Partner.
Dong-Seong Myung photo Mr Dong-Seong Myung Senior Partner.
Jong-Han Oh photo Mr Jong-Han Oh Partner.
Ji-Hyun Oh photo Ms Ji-Hyun Oh Partner.
Dae Young Oh photo Mr Dae Young Oh Partner
Hyun Ju Helen Pak photo Ms Hyun Ju Helen Pak Senior Foreign Attorney.
Young-Joon Park photo Mr Young-Joon Park Partner.
Ji-Hwan Park photo Mr Ji-Hwan Park Partner
Ghyo Sun Park photo Mr Ghyo Sun Park Partner.
Joon Kook Park photo Mr Joon Kook Park Senior Foreign Attorney.
Jooyoung Park photo Mr Jooyoung Park Senior Foreign Attorney.
Se Kil Park photo Mr Se Kil Park Partner.
Seongki Park photo Mr Seongki Park Partner.
Yong Jin Park photo Mr Yong Jin Park Partner
Yong-Seok Park photo Mr Yong-Seok Park Partner.
Myong-Hyon (Brandon) Ryu photo Mr Myong-Hyon (Brandon) Ryu Senior Foreign Attorney.
Tae-Yong Seo photo Mr Tae-Yong Seo Partner.
Geun-Bae Seok photo Mr Geun-Bae Seok Partner.
Jae-Doo Shim photo Mr Jae-Doo Shim Partner.
Philippe Shin photo Mr Philippe Shin Senior Foreign Attorney.
Woong Shik Shin photo Mr Woong Shik Shin Senior Legal Advisor.
Hyun Sik Shin photo Mr Hyun Sik Shin Partner.
Jong-Ho Song photo Mr Jong-Ho Song Partner.
Chang-Hyun Song photo Mr Chang-Hyun Song Partner.
Jaeseop Song photo Mr Jaeseop Song Partner.
Bong Joo Song photo Mr Bong Joo Song Partner
Woong-Soon Song photo Mr Woong-Soon Song Senior Partner.
Jung Jae Won photo Mr Jung Jae Won Partner
Gea-Sung Yang photo Mr Gea-Sung Yang Partner.
Seung Gyu Yang photo Mr Seung Gyu Yang Partner.
Dong-Shin Yeom photo Mr Dong-Shin Yeom Partner.
Young Chul Yim photo Mr Young Chul Yim Senior Partner.
Daniel Yoo photo Mr Daniel Yoo Senior Foreign Attorney.
Chang Jong Yoo photo Mr Chang Jong Yoo Partner.
Seong-Hun Yoo photo Mr Seong-Hun Yoo Partner.
Youngwon Yoon photo Mr Youngwon Yoon Partner
Robert C Young photo Mr Robert C Young Senior Foreign Attorney.
Hankyung Yu photo Mr Hankyung Yu Partner.
Mu Young Yu photo Mr Mu Young Yu Partner
Jae-Yun Yun photo Mr Jae-Yun Yun Senior Partner.
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