Shin & Kim's real estate practice excels in transactions across the establishment of real estate funds, listed REIT projects, real estate sales and purchases, and real estate-related financing. The firm has a strong presence in inbound investment into the Korean real estate market, as well as regularly advising developers of various real estate assets. Leading the team is Kyung Soo Chang, who balances a varied practice spanning property development projects, project financings, and sale and purchase of commercial properties. Alongside him, Robert Young co-leads the team, representing international real estate and private equity funds in the acquisition, operation and disposition of various assets. With a similarly focused practice, Eunjoo Lee is a key name for work on offices, retail, logistics and data centre assets. Kyung Don Lee continues to expand his activity in development projects for small to large-scale warehouses, and Thak-Hwan Kim acts on the financing and development of properties.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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‘They not only have strong senior partners with ton of experiences but also do have strong junior associates that deliver and work to the highest standards I have seen. I am a satisfied client.’
‘Robert Young, an Amercian lawyer with vast experience in Korea - we not only use his team all the time but also rely on Robert as our lawyer which can't happen without trust and relationship.’
Key clients
- Blackstone
- LaSalle Investment Management Asia Pte Ltd.
Work highlights
Assisted IGIS Asset Management in the forward purchase of the Magok One Grove (CP4) Complex.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Kyoung Soo Chang; Robert Young
Other key lawyers
Eunjoo Lee; Kyung Don Lee; Thak-Hwan Kim; Dong-Seon Kim; Jang-Sik Kim; Suk Lee