Kim & Chang is home to an experienced team comprised of attorneys, accountants, and tax advisors that offers capabilities across the entire transaction lifecycle with ‘legal expertise and unwavering professionalism’. Sitting as chair of the corporate practice, Kyung Taek Jung has developed a wide corporate practice, with areas of expertise including M&A and antitrust and competition law matters. Jong Koo Park is an industry veteran, having acted on transactions in the Korean M&A market for over twenty years. Young Jay Ro is recommended for his work on finance transactions, and Jong Hyun Park acts in share and asset purchases and joint ventures. Young Man Huh has experience acting in cross-border and domestic acquisitions of corporate, financial institutions and public companies. Other key names in the practice include Sun Yul Lee, an experienced advisor on inbound and outbound business and asset purchase, and Wan Suk Kim, who advises global and domestic private equity companies on transactions. Min-Young Oh is also a key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I highly commend K&C for their exceptional legal expertise and unwavering professionalism. From the outset, they demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities of my case and provided clear, strategic guidance tailored to my specific needs.'
- 'Their meticulous attention to detail, ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome were truly remarkable.’
‘Wan Suk Kim is leading the K&C team for M&A and corporate work for us. Wan Suk Kim is one of the best M&A lawyers in the market in that he has deep knowledge of the legal issues and has decent knowledge of tax, accounting and business issues involved in the transaction.’
‘Wan Suk Kim is the go-to lawyer and I believe the best M&A lawyer in the Korean market in all the required characteristics of a great lawyer - legal knowledge, understanding of commercial needs of the client, passion to deliver the result for the client. He still exerts efforts to learn new trends, techniques and updates on the laws and regulations.’
- ‘I had the privilege of working with Don Suh, and I cannot speak highly enough of their expertise, professionalism, and dedication. From our very first meeting, Don demonstrated an exceptional ability to understand the nuances of my case and provided clear, actionable advice that instilled confidence and clarity.’
Key clients
- SK Group
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
- BAIN CAPITAL
- Hahn & Company
- KOREAN AIR LINES
- MBK Partners
- THE BLACKSTONE GROUP
- SHINSEGAE Group
- EQT Partners
- ARCHIMED SAS
- Hyosung TNC Corporation
- Macquarie PE
Work highlights
Advised SK E&S on its merger with SK Innovation.
Represented Hahn & Company in its acquisition of SK specialty.
Represented Korea Zinc Inc. and Bain Capital in their joint acquisition of 11.26% of shares in Korea Zinc Inc. through a public tender offer.
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Practice head
Kyung Taek Jung
Other key lawyers
Young Jay Ro; Jong Koo Park; Young Man Huh; Sun Yul Lee; Wan Suk Kim; Min-Young Oh; Kwang-yul Bae; Kyung Yoon Lee; Don Suh; Jong Hyun Park