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.’
Key clients
- SK Group
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Work highlights
Advised SK E&S on its merger with SK Innovation.
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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