Keun Ah Cho
Kim & Chang
Kim & Chang
Client SatisfactionThe team at Kim & Chang is renowned for handling pioneering transactions in Korea, including the first public and private REITs. Uniquely, clients often waive conflicts to allow the firm to represent both buyer and seller in the same transaction, a testament to its expertise. Led by Yon Kyun Oh, who specialises in acquisitions, sales, and leasing of assets, the team includes Keun Ah Cho, with deep expertise in tax-efficient real estate structures, Sang Min Lee, who advises on inbound transactions, and Jin Ho Song, licensed in Korea and New York, specialising in domestic commercial real estate for foreign investors.
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Key clients
- GIC
- Angelo, Gordon & Co.
- DWS Group
- KKR & Co.
- Goldman Sachs
- The Blackstone Group
- Brookfield Asset Management
- M&G Real Estate
- IGIS Asset Management Co.
- Samsung SRA Asset Management Co.
Work highlights
- Advised a trust-type real estate fund on the sale of Arc Place building located in Seoul, Korea.
- Advised BlueCove Investment Co., Ltd. on acquisition of Seoul Mirama LLC holding real property for Grand Hyatt Seoul.
- Advised the buyer (YD816PFV Co., Ltd.) and its investor on the acquisition of two office buildings. The buyer has plans to develop and replace the buildings with a new office building.
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
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yon Kyun Oh