Kim & Chang, Real Estate | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

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As the top tier real estate law firm in Korea, our Real Estate Practice has extensive experience in a wide range of real estate and construction transactions involving various types of real property such as prime office buildings, retail and mixed-use retail properties, warehouse logistics, hotels and resorts, factories, data centers, infrastructure properties, and residential buildings.

Based on such experience, our lawyers and industry experts provide comprehensive legal advices on all types of real estate and construction matters, including acquisition, disposition, development, overseas investment, investment structuring, financing, tax planning, real estate investment vehicles, joint venture, equity investment and leasing.

Recognized as a market leader and having experience and capability “head and shoulders above the rest,” we are committed to supporting our clients’ business goals and strive to provide creative solutions to overcome legal challenges and disputes.

Key Services:

Investment and Transaction Structuring
Acquisition and Disposition
Development
Overseas Investment
Regulatory and Environmental
Construction and Engineering
Finance and Tax
Dispute Resolution
Leasing

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - South Korea

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kim & Chang has a standout team of real estate lawyers in the Korean market, supporting clients on both domestic and outbound real estate transactions, and is home to foreign lawyers able to provide counsel on cross-border mandates. The team is well equipped to handle complex precedent-setting deals, including a strong record of advising on market firsts in the area of REIT and REF transactions. It advises clients on recent changes to government policy and real estate laws. The law firm is regularly sought out by major asset managers, private equity firms and retail companies.

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Work Highlights

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Kim & Chang represented DWS Asset Management, advising on its sale of the Concordian Building, formerly the Kumho Asiana office building for USD466 million.

Strengths

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The team's legal depth and coverage are top-notch, so you can expect full and professional advice on all aspects of a property.

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Kim & Chang has a team with the best market understanding in the industry.

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The team's legal depth and coverage are top-notch, so you can expect full and professional advice on all aspects of a property.

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Kim & Chang has a team with the best market understanding in the industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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Yon Kyun Oh

Senior Statespeople

Oh Yon Kyun is a highly respected real estate lawyer in South Korea, with over three decades of experience working on development and transactional mandates. He has handled licensing, permit and property development issues, in addition to investments into real estate assets.

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Keun Ah Cho

Band 1

Cho Keun Ah wins strong endorsements from interviewees for her wide-ranging real estate expertise, which spans acquisitions and sales of real estate assets, to project financing and transactions involving investment vehicles. She is active in representing domestic clients in overseas acquisitions.

Cho Keun Ah is experienced and responsive.

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Jin Ho Song

Band 2

Song Jin Ho advises international asset managers and hospitality companies on the acquisitions and sales of landmark buildings and logistics facilities. He is also well placed to advise on cross-border investments structured through REFs.

Song Jin Ho demonstrates excellent expertise and ability in business and related real estate affairs to solve complex problems quickly.

He consistently proves to be the person we rely on to get things done for our team.

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Sang Min Lee

Band 2

Lee Sang Min is an active and respected practitioner in South Korea's real estate space. He continues to impress sources with his handling of real estate mandates, including acquisitions, REF deals, and sale and purchase agreements.

Lee Sang Min has a very good problem-solving ability.

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Heung Suk Oh

Band 3

Oh Heung Suk assists asset managers, real estate developers and construction companies with their acquisitions and disposals of assets, as well as their investments in development projects.

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Seung Hoon Yeom

Band 3

Yeom Seung Hoon advises on real estate acquisitions and investments, often handling acquisitions and disposals of overseas assets. His expertise includes deals related to office and retail properties.

Yeom Seung Hoon demonstrates an excellent ability to advise on complex structured transactions from a holistic perspective.

He is very experienced in the real estate field and works proactively to support his clients.

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