Corporate and M&A: local firms

Kim & Chang

Client Satisfaction

Recommended as ‘the best law firm’ in South Korea by some, Kim & Chang’s team handles the full depth and breadth of corporate and M&A work, from multi-jurisdictional merger fillings, outbound sales of Korean companies, and working on Korea’s first continuation fund transaction. The team is led by experienced senior partner Kyung Taek Jung, while Jong Koo Park also handles heavyweight deals. Jong Hyun Park works on outbound co-investments, while colleague Shin Kwon Lim advises on large-scale infrastructure related transactions. Another noted key member is Joon B. Kim.

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Testimonials

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‘Shin-Kwon Lim provided us with valuable advice based on his extensive experience, and Eun-Bee Kim demonstrated professional organizing skills.’
‘Kim & Chang always provide exceptional legal service. The team have great communication, analytical and research skills.'

Key clients

SK on Co., Ltd.
Ford Motor Company
Cigna Corporation
Chubb Limited
LOTTE Chemical Corporation
UCK Partners, Inc.
MBK Partners
EQT Partners
SK Square Co., Ltd.
Macquarie Korea Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Hahn & Company
GIC Private Equity
Brookfield Asset Management
Ingersoll Rand, Inc.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
Bain Capital
IMM Investment Corp.
KOREAN AIR LINES Co., Ltd.
SK hynix Inc.
Viva Republica Inc.
E&F Private Equity
Korea Zinc Inc
Ark Energy Corporation Pty. Ltd.
Anchor Equity Partners (Asia) Limited.
VIG PARTNERS

Work highlights

Advised LOTTE Chemical Corporation in its acquisition of Iljin Materials Co., Ltd.’s common stock and IMG Technology Co., Ltd.’s warrants.
Represented MBK Partners, UCK Partners and individual shareholders in its purchase and sale of Medit Corporation.
Represented EQT in its acquisition of a majority equity interest in SK shieldus for approximately KRW 2 trillion by way of a share purchase from SK Square and Blue Security Investment and a new share subscription from SK Shieldus.

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