Kim & Chang offers clients a comprehensive range of tax services, covering tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, local tax litigation, international tax disputes, and other Korean tax issues from business inception to exit. Additionally, the firm maintains an active transfer pricing and customs practice, where Tae-Yeon Nam is a key advisor. A core focus of Jae Young Lyu‘s practice is structuring tax-efficient transactions in cross-border M&A, while Jisoo Lee adds vast experience in tax audits to the team, and Seung Jong Yang is a crucial contact for international tax matters; the three jointly lead the team. Woo Hyun Baik concentrates on finance and general tax consulting, and Byung Moon Jung specialises in tax audits. With a background in both the National Tax Service and the judiciary, Sang Woo Lee handles tax and customs disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jong Hyun Park and his team have an immense amount of experience and are very competent when providing tax advice. The team also provides prompt response with a very detailed explanation.’

  • ‘From my experience, Jong Hyun Park is probably the go-to person in the industry. He definitely knows the content very well and engages in every step of the process to provide client satisfaction.’

Key clients

  • Goldman Sachs
  • LG Electronics Inc.

Work highlights

Represented KKR in connection with its redemption of the existing redeemable convertible preferred shares (RCPS) issued by SK E&S and its acquisition of RCPS newly issued by E&S City Gas and E&S City Gas Busan.

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.

Practice head

Jisoo Lee; Jae Young Lyu; Seung Jong Yang

Other key lawyers

Woo Hyun Baik; Byung Moon Jung; Sang Woo Lee; Jong Hyun Park