About
Managing Partner: Kye Sung CHUNG and Kyung Taek JUNG
Number of fee earners: over 2,100
Number of lawyers: 1,360
Languages: Korean, English, German, Greek, French, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Russian, Spanish and Italian
Firm Overview:
Established in 1973, Kim & Chang is Korea’s premier law firm with a market leading position in all practice areas including antitrust & competition, banking, capital markets, corporate governance, corporate investigations & white collar defense, discovery, energy, engineering & construction, environment, financial regulation & compliance, financing, fintech, game, resort & entertainment, insolvency & restructuring, insurance, intellectual property, international arbitration & cross-border litigation, international trade & customs, labor & employment, life sciences & healthcare, litigation, maritime, mergers & acquisitions, metaverse, blockchain & digital assets, privacy & data security, private equity, real estate, securities, serious accidents punishment act, tax, and technology, media & telecommunications.
Our strong foundation is built on the breadth and depth of our talent. Our professionals include lawyers, tax lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, accountants, and other subject matter and industry experts totaling more than 2,100 professionals today. Our teams work seamlessly in close coordination with each other with the highest commitment to creating innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges that our clients face.
Based in Seoul, with offices in Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Singapore, we are particularly known for our cross-border expertise. We have advised on some of the largest, most complex and demanding transactions and legal challenges in Korea and around the world. We have built a track record of first-of-their-kind, groundbreaking solutions that have had a profound impact on the law and business. Our attorneys are licensed in multiple jurisdictions, including Australia, Canada, China, England and Wales, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the US and Vietnam in addition to Korea. With our growing regional networks and collaborative relationships with reputable law firms across Asia and around the globe, our clients with multi-jurisdictional interests have come to rely on us as a “one-stop shop” of the highest quality.
Main Areas of Practice:
•Antitrust & Competition
•Banking
•Capital Markets
•Corporate Governance
•Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense
•Discovery
•Energy
•Engineering & Construction
•Environment
•Financial Regulation & Compliance
•Financing
•FinTech
•Game, Resort & Entertainment
•Insolvency & Restructuring
•Insurance
•Intellectual Property
•International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation
•International Trade & Customs
•Labor & Employment
•Life sciences & Healthcare
•Litigation
•Maritime
•Mergers & Acquisitions
•Metaverse, Blockchain & Digital Assets
•Privacy & Data Security
•Private Equity
•Real Estate
•Securities
•Serious Accidents Punishment Act
•Tax
•Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Offices:
SOUTH KOREA
SEOUL: 39, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03170
T. +82-2-3703-1114
F. +82-2-737-9091/9092
CHINA
HONG KONG: Unit 401, 4/F, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong
T. +852 3468 6390
F. +852 3620 2889
VIETNAM
HO CHI MINH CITY: Suite 1601, Deutsches Haus, 33 Le Duan Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
T. +84 28 3827 5176
F. +84 28 3827 5186
HANOI: Suite 1604, Tower 1, Capital Place, 29 Lieu Giai Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam
T. +84 24 3207 3160
F. +84 24 3207 3172
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE: Six Battery Road, #29-05, Singapore 049909
T. +65-6976-3046
F. +65-6976-3059
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Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas – IFLR1000 (33rd edition)
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas – IFLR1000 (33rd edition)
Kim & Chang Named “South Korea Firm of the Year” – Women in Business Law Awards 2023 APAC
Kim & Chang Named “South Korea Firm of the Year” – Women in Business Law Awards 2023 APAC
“Outstanding” in All 24 Categories and 62 “Leading Lawyers” – asialaw 2023/24
“Outstanding” in All 24 Categories and 62 “Leading Lawyers” – asialaw 2023/24
Proposed Amendment to the “Act on Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology”
Proposed Amendment to the “Act on Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology”
New Developments on Dual-Class Shares
New Developments on Dual-Class Shares
Responding to Expanded SAPA Application Scope that Includes Smaller Businesses (50 Workers or Fewer)
The Serious Accidents Punishment Act (the “SAPA”), which imposed the duty to ensure safety and health on businesses’ Responsible Management Personnel (“RMP”), became effective on January 27, 2022 and applies to businesses with at least 50 full-time employees.
“National Law Firm of the Year: South Korea” – IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2023
“National Law Firm of the Year: South Korea” – IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2023
Opening of Kim & Chang’s Indonesia Desk
Opening of Kim & Chang’s Indonesia Desk
“Tier 1” in All Ten Practice Areas – Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023
“Tier 1” in All Ten Practice Areas – Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023
Key Points of the Amended UCPA
Key Points of the Amended UCPA
Key Details of Bill for Protection of Virtual Asset Users
Key Details of Bill for Protection of Virtual Asset Users
Indictment of 8 Companies for Involvement in Bid-Rigging Scheme
First Investigation Using Criminal Leniency Program – Indictment of 8 Companies for Involvement in Bid-Rigging Scheme
Ranked “Band 1” in 18 Areas, 76 “Leading Individuals” - Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023
Ranked “Band 1” in 18 Areas, 76 “Leading Individuals” - Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023
“Tier 1” in All 16 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
“Tier 1” in All 16 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
Ranked “Band 1” in All Nine Areas, 38 “Leading Individuals” Recognized - Chambers Global 2023
Ranked “Band 1” in All Nine Areas, 38 “Leading Individuals” Recognized - Chambers Global 2023
FSC Plans to Introduce a Mandatory Bid Rule for Change in Management via Stock Transfer
FSC Plans to Introduce a Mandatory Bid Rule for Change in Management via Stock Transfer
KFTC Announces Enforcement Plan for 2023
KFTC Announces Enforcement Plan for 2023
Key Details and Implications of the Serious Accident Reduction Roadmap
Key Details and Implications of the Serious Accident Reduction Roadmap
“Korea Law Firm of the Year” for Ten Years in a Row – ALB Korea Law Awards 2022
“Korea Law Firm of the Year” for Ten Years in a Row – ALB Korea Law Awards 2022
Winner of “Country and State Awards: Korea” - Who’s Who Legal Awards 2022
Winner of “Country and State Awards: Korea” for the Seventeenth Consecutive Year – Who’s Who Legal Awards 2022
Only Korean Firm in the World’s Top 100 Law Firms Ranking – The American Lawyer’s The Global 200
Only Korean Firm in the World’s Top 100 Law Firms Ranking – The American Lawyer’s The Global 200 (2022)
User Protection and Regulation of Unfair Trade in the Digital Asset Industry
User Protection and Regulation of Unfair Trade in the Digital Asset Industry
Financial Authorities Move to Strengthen Regulation of Corporate Restructuring
1. Strengthened Regulations of Vertical Spin-offs of Listed Companies 2. Strengthened Disclosure Requirements for Mergers and Issuance of Class Stocks/Equity-related Securities 3. Legislative Amendments Regarding Restructuring Within Companies
SAPA Indictments and Their Implications
Serious Accidents Punishment Act
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas
MOE’s Efforts to Reduce Overlapping Regulations on Hazardous Substances and Wastes
MOE’s Efforts to Reduce Overlapping Regulations on Hazardous Substances and Wastes
US’ CHIPS Act of 2022, Inflation Reduction Act and Their Implications to Korean Companies
US’ CHIPS Act of 2022, Inflation Reduction Act and Their Implications to Korean Companies
New Administration’s National Agenda on Insurance Industry
1. Improving Existing Regulations 2. Revision of Regulations on Big Tech and Creation of an Ecosystem for Innovative Digital Financial Services 3. New Industries and Their Impact on the Insurance Industry 4. Other Important Matters
New Administration’s National Agenda on ICT and Fintech Industries
Innovation in Digital Finance and Regulatory Improvement Enhance Competitiveness through Digital Economy Development Support Media Development and Protect Users
Winner of South Korea National Law Firm of the Year – Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas – IFLR1000 (33rd edition)
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas – IFLR1000 (33rd edition)
Kim & Chang Named “South Korea Firm of the Year” – Women in Business Law Awards 2023 APAC
Kim & Chang Named “South Korea Firm of the Year” – Women in Business Law Awards 2023 APAC
“Outstanding” in All 24 Categories and 62 “Leading Lawyers” – asialaw 2023/24
“Outstanding” in All 24 Categories and 62 “Leading Lawyers” – asialaw 2023/24
Proposed Amendment to the “Act on Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology”
Proposed Amendment to the “Act on Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology”
New Developments on Dual-Class Shares
New Developments on Dual-Class Shares
Responding to Expanded SAPA Application Scope that Includes Smaller Businesses (50 Workers or Fewer)
The Serious Accidents Punishment Act (the “SAPA”), which imposed the duty to ensure safety and health on businesses’ Responsible Management Personnel (“RMP”), became effective on January 27, 2022 and applies to businesses with at least 50 full-time employees.
“National Law Firm of the Year: South Korea” – IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2023
“National Law Firm of the Year: South Korea” – IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2023
Opening of Kim & Chang’s Indonesia Desk
Opening of Kim & Chang’s Indonesia Desk
“Tier 1” in All Ten Practice Areas – Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023
“Tier 1” in All Ten Practice Areas – Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023
Key Points of the Amended UCPA
Key Points of the Amended UCPA
Key Details of Bill for Protection of Virtual Asset Users
Key Details of Bill for Protection of Virtual Asset Users
Indictment of 8 Companies for Involvement in Bid-Rigging Scheme
First Investigation Using Criminal Leniency Program – Indictment of 8 Companies for Involvement in Bid-Rigging Scheme
Ranked “Band 1” in 18 Areas, 76 “Leading Individuals” - Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023
Ranked “Band 1” in 18 Areas, 76 “Leading Individuals” - Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023
“Tier 1” in All 16 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
“Tier 1” in All 16 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
Ranked “Band 1” in All Nine Areas, 38 “Leading Individuals” Recognized - Chambers Global 2023
Ranked “Band 1” in All Nine Areas, 38 “Leading Individuals” Recognized - Chambers Global 2023
FSC Plans to Introduce a Mandatory Bid Rule for Change in Management via Stock Transfer
FSC Plans to Introduce a Mandatory Bid Rule for Change in Management via Stock Transfer
KFTC Announces Enforcement Plan for 2023
KFTC Announces Enforcement Plan for 2023
Key Details and Implications of the Serious Accident Reduction Roadmap
Key Details and Implications of the Serious Accident Reduction Roadmap
“Korea Law Firm of the Year” for Ten Years in a Row – ALB Korea Law Awards 2022
“Korea Law Firm of the Year” for Ten Years in a Row – ALB Korea Law Awards 2022
Winner of “Country and State Awards: Korea” - Who’s Who Legal Awards 2022
Winner of “Country and State Awards: Korea” for the Seventeenth Consecutive Year – Who’s Who Legal Awards 2022
Only Korean Firm in the World’s Top 100 Law Firms Ranking – The American Lawyer’s The Global 200
Only Korean Firm in the World’s Top 100 Law Firms Ranking – The American Lawyer’s The Global 200 (2022)
User Protection and Regulation of Unfair Trade in the Digital Asset Industry
User Protection and Regulation of Unfair Trade in the Digital Asset Industry
Financial Authorities Move to Strengthen Regulation of Corporate Restructuring
1. Strengthened Regulations of Vertical Spin-offs of Listed Companies 2. Strengthened Disclosure Requirements for Mergers and Issuance of Class Stocks/Equity-related Securities 3. Legislative Amendments Regarding Restructuring Within Companies
SAPA Indictments and Their Implications
Serious Accidents Punishment Act
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas
MOE’s Efforts to Reduce Overlapping Regulations on Hazardous Substances and Wastes
MOE’s Efforts to Reduce Overlapping Regulations on Hazardous Substances and Wastes
US’ CHIPS Act of 2022, Inflation Reduction Act and Their Implications to Korean Companies
US’ CHIPS Act of 2022, Inflation Reduction Act and Their Implications to Korean Companies
New Administration’s National Agenda on Insurance Industry
1. Improving Existing Regulations 2. Revision of Regulations on Big Tech and Creation of an Ecosystem for Innovative Digital Financial Services 3. New Industries and Their Impact on the Insurance Industry 4. Other Important Matters
New Administration’s National Agenda on ICT and Fintech Industries
Innovation in Digital Finance and Regulatory Improvement Enhance Competitiveness through Digital Economy Development Support Media Development and Protect Users
Winner of South Korea National Law Firm of the Year – Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards