Shin & Kim
Client SatisfactionLeading on cross-border M&A transactions in Korea, Shin & Kim‘s team features a number of subject matter and industry experts. Team heads Jae Woo Im, Tong-Gun Lee, and Jae Young Chang between them handle joint ventures, private equity investments, as well as advising on high-profile hostile takeovers. Joongil Cho has international in-house experience and specialises in advising Korea’s biggest conglomerates. Chaewon Kang is another key team member with extensive experience in commercial transactions.
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Key clients
- SK Group
- Kakao Corporation
- SD Biosensor
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Korea Development Bank
- IMM Private Equity
- Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
- PAG Advisors
- KT Corporation
- CJ Group
- Shinhan Financial Group
- Kumho Industrial Co., Ltd. and Asiana Airlines, Inc.
- GIC
- Baring Private Equity
- Dominus Investment
- Lotte Group
- Posco
- KCC Group
- Well to Sea Investment
- Sequoia Capital
- KB Financial Group
- Hanwha Group
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
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
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jae Woo Im, Tong-Gun Lee, Jae Young Chang