Home to a versatile team, Shin & Kim provides a full-service tax offering. Tax controversy is a particular area of strength for the team, where it focuses on tax audits and tax appeals. Je-Heum Baik oversees the team, with a demonstrable track record in corporate tax litigation, while Jinkyu Yoon and Hun-Tae Doh‘s main areas of focus include customs and international tax. Other key practitioners include Hyeon-Jin Kim, who leads the tax advisory and tax investigation team, and Jung Yeol Lee, a name to note for customs matters. Maria Chang joined the team in July 2025 from Bae, Kim & Lee LLC.
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‘What distinguishes this team is its ability to combine deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of regulatory context and practical considerations. Their work is consistently well-structured and tailored, providing clients with clear and actionable advice even in grey or evolving areas of the law.’
‘Among the individuals I have worked with, Mr. Je-heum Baik stands out for his exceptional combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and practical judgement. He consistently demonstrates the ability to break down complex legal and tax matters into clear, actionable steps, which adds significant value in high-stakes situations.’
Key clients
- Oracle Korea
- GE Capital
Work highlights
Representing Oracle in a major tax dispute involving the cancellation of withholding tax on payments to its Irish subsidiary for software imports, and the imposition of corporate tax on intercompany service charges.
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Practice head
Je-Heum Baik
Other key lawyers
Jinkyu Yoon; Hun-Tae Doh; Hyeon-Jin Kim; Jung Yeol Lee; Maria Chang