Kim & Chang's financial regulation and compliance department remains ‘very close to the pulse on regulatory developments’, and is experienced in financial authorities’ audits and investigations, business licensing processes, mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, and electronic finance and data protection. Co-head Kye Sung Chung is a seasoned advisor on financial regulatory matters, while co-head Sang Hwan Lee’s broad practice features mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, securities laws and regulations, and banking. Chan Moon Park acts on a varied stream of work, including banking and securities regulations, and mergers and acquisitions in the industry. Gye-Jeong Kim is sought after for cross-border issues in the area of fintech, privacy, and data security.
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‘They are the strongest Korean law firm on Korean regulatory matters for cross-border businesses. Very close to the pulse on regulatory developments.’
‘Eun Gyung Choi is a standout partner for K&C. She has been our go-to for short-selling-related matters. She is well-versed, thorough, and gives excellent insight.’
Key clients
- Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd
- KB Kookmin Bank
Work highlights
Advised various financial investment companies on preparing measures to standardise the application of the amended Act on Corporate Governance of Financial Companies (the “Corporate Governance Act”).
Practice head
Kye Sung Chung; Sang Hwan Lee
Other key lawyers
Chan Moon Park; Gye-Jeong Kim; I-Re Lim; Eun Gyung Choi; Joon-Young Kim; Junho Bae; Sung Yun Kang