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23TH FLOOR, D-TOWER (D2)
17 JONGNO 3-GIL, JONGNO-GU
SEOUL 03155
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Shin & Kim > The Legal 500 Rankings
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:
Sang-Hyun Lee; Hyunju Helen Pak; Kyung Hwa Moon; Yong Hee Kim; Michael Chang
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
Other key lawyers:
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
Other key lawyers:
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.’Â
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
Other key lawyers:
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.’Â
‘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
Other key lawyers:
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.’Â
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:
Hye-Young Yun; Sery Lee; Young-Seok Ki; Jong-Hyun Kim
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.’Â
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
Other key lawyers:
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.’Â
‘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.’Â
‘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.’Â
‘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.’Â
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
Shin & Kim > Firm Profile
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.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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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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Contacts : Jong-Han Oh (Managing Partner)Legal Briefings
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Published: April 2024
Authors: Ghyo-Sun ParkGea-Sung YangBong Joo SongJa-Rim ChoiDa Yoon Shin
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Product Liability laws and regulations applicable in South Korea.