Min-Young Oh > Kim & Chang > Seoul, South Korea > Lawyer Profile

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

Work Department

Mergers & Acquisitions; Real Estate; Private Equity; Energy; Insolvency & Restructuring; Corporation Law

Career

Min-Young Oh is an attorney at Kim & Chang who is involved in the firm’s Real Estate, Energy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practices.

In particular, Mr. Oh has in-depth understanding of laws and regulations related to real estate and energy project developments. He has represented various clients in domestic and overseas project developments.

Mr. Oh has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading individual in projects & energy. According to Chambers and Partners, “Min-Young has an in-depth understanding of the renewable energy industry and project development. He has provided a valuable service in a professional and time-efficient manner.” In addition, IFLR1000 recognized Mr. Oh as a “rising star partner” and commented that he is “Client-focused, in-depth knowledge of project-related areas of law.”

Languages

Korean and English

Memberships

Admitted to bar, Korea, 2011

Education

Georgetown University Law Center (Visiting Scholar, 2019)
Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (2011)
Graduate School of Law, Seoul National University (Completed LL.M. Coursework, 2009)
Korea National Police University (LL.B., 2007)

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.