TMT: local firms

Kim & Chang

Client Satisfaction

Kim & Chang continues to advise a broad range of IT, broadcasting and telecoms companies in Korea, and is a firm ‘composed of experts who understand the industry well.’ The team handles cross-border transactions and engages various regulatory agencies on complex legal issues, and recently acted for MBK Partners in the acquisition of shares in Koreacenter Co., Ltd. Dong Shik Choi heads the TMT practice, and is a prominent figure in the Korean TMT market, focusing on a wide range of IT, telecoms and broadcasting transactions and regulatory matters. Brian C. OH is a senior foreign attorney and a leader of the TMT practice group, who advises on complex and high-profile disputes. The team continues to expand with three new additions of foreign attorneys.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is composed of experts who understand the industry well and allocate the necessary resources appropriately for each task to produce effective results. In addition to regulatory issues, they also provide solutions for other general legal issues through appropriate collaboration.’
‘Kim & Chang, as the best law firm in Korea, has full capabilities and resources to handle various matters and issues around the TMT business area.’
'Seong-hyeon Bang is one of the best senior attorneys in Korea, who handles complicated issues around the TMT business area and provides practical and helpful advice to the client.'
'San Kang is extremely dedicated to the client's needs and also has great legal expertise and insight in the TMT practice area.’

Key clients

Microsoft
SK Telecom
LG Uplus
Yanolja Co., Ltd.
Wemakeprice Inc.
D’live
Krafton
Entegris, Inc.
Korea E-Commerce Holdings, Inc.
Poshmark Inc.

Work highlights

Advised Entegris, Inc. in the Korea merger filing for its USD 6.5bn acquisition of CMC Materials, Inc.
Acted for MBK Partners in the acquisition of existing shares of Koreacenter Co.,Ltd. from individual Shareholders, subscription of new shares, convertible bond, and bond with warrants.
Advised Yanolja Co., Ltd. in its KRW 301,100,000,000 acquisition of 70% stake in Interpark Corporation (NewCo), established through spin-off of Interpark’s E-commerce business.