Issuers, underwriters and investors regularly turn to Kim & Chang’s capital market practice for a one-stop service on equity and bond offerings, as well as hybrid instruments and derivatives. Kye Sung Chung oversees the team, which includes Myoung Jae Chung, who brings deep knowledge of IPOs and other equity offerings in overseas and domestic markets. With additional finance acumen, Seung Jae Yoo is a key contact for foreign and domestic financial institutions on capital markets work. Tae Min Yun regularly advises a broad client roster of domestic and foreign financial institutions and securities companies. Hyungjune An is experienced in capital market regulations and equity and debt offerings. Chang Hyeon Ko left the firm in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Unmatched expertise and experience across all aspects of its practice. Beyond its exceptional legal capabilities, the team also maintains a strong and trusted network with financial regulatory authorities, enabling it to resolve complex issues effectively and pragmatically when challenges arise. This ability to deliver practical, results-driven solutions—grounded in both legal insight and regulatory understanding—is a distinctive strength that sets the firm apart from others.'
Key clients
- J.P. Morgan Securities (Far East) Limited
- Citigroup Global Markets Korea Securities Limited
- Morgan Stanley
- Goldman Sachs
- BNP Paribas
- Credit Suisse
- Korea Housing Finance Corporation
- KB Securities
- Shinhan Securities
- ING Bank N.V. Seoul
Work highlights
Advised Webtoon Entertainment Inc. on its IPO in the US securities market.
Advised Korea Housing Finance Corporation on new innovative covered bond transaction structures.
Advised the underwriters for the IPO of LG CNS in the KOSPI market.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Kye Sung Chung
Other key lawyers
Myoung Jae Chung; Seung Jae Yoo; Tae Min Yun; Hyungjune An; Yong Seung Sun; Yong-Ho Kim