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Climate Change - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
Kim & Chang maintains a notable climate change advisory practice from its office in South Korea. The team regularly advises on climate disclosures, emission credits and greenwashing claims. It also handles regulatory issues related to South Korean climate regulations and supports clients in the energy and retail sectors with emission trading schemes and climate change litigation.
Strengths
The team looks to address our concerns, as opposed to simply regurgitating the law.
The firm are great for environmental, climate change and energy work concerning Korean regulations.
Kim & Chang's strengths include their swift responses and ability to understand the client's situation well.
Work Highlights
Kim & Chang advised Vitol on regulatory updates related to Korea’s Emission Trading Scheme, the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act and ESG disclosure standards.
Notable practitioners
Kyungsun Kyle Choi leads the firm's Singaporean office and is a key contact for clients.