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[KIM & CHANG] "Korea Law Firm of the Year" for the 5th Consecutive Year - ALB Korea Law Awards 2017

Kim & Chang was once again named "Korea Law Firm of the Year" at the ALB Korean Law Awards 2017, a recognition we have won five consecutive times since these awards began in 2012.  Our firm was also once again honored with the highest number of recognitions at this year's ceremony held on November 16 at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul.

We earned six Firm Awards, including "Korea Law Firm of the Year" and “Deal Firm of the Year,” as well as four Deal Awards, bringing home a total of ten awards.  Below are our winning details:

Firm Award Categories - Sole winner

  • Korea Law Firm of the Year
  • Deal Firm of the Year
  • Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year
  • Private Equity Law Firm of the Year
  • Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year
  • Regulatory and Compliance Law Firm of the Year
  • Deal Award Categories - Co-winner

  • Debt Market Deal of the Year: Coral South FLNG
  • M&A Deal of the Year: Samsung's Landmark Acquisition of Harman 
  • Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Deal of the Year: Coral South FLNG
  • Real Estate Deal of the Year: Acquisition of IFC Seoul by Brookfield Asset Management