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Shin & Kim

International & Cross-Border Capabilities (South Korean Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : South Korea


Shin & Kim

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International & Cross-Border Capabilities (South Korean Firms) - South Korea

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Shin & Kim's thriving practice based in Seoul and Pangyo is gaining an increasingly strong profile for international work. The law firm also has strategically located offices in key cities in China, Vietnam and Indonesia to assist clients with foreign investment across Asia.

Shin & Kim offers transactional and contentious capabilities and is particularly recognised for its strength in outbound and cross-border M&A transactions. The team leads or co-leads cross-border mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, restructuring and private equity deals. The law firm works with US and international firms as co-counsel to deliver multi-jurisdictional mandates and maintains strong relationships in China, France and Germany through numerous dual-qualified, multilingual practitioners. Shin & Kim also provides solid capabilities in litigation and arbitration, and on cross-border matters that involve biotechnology and IP elements.

Strengths

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  • Shin & Kim stand out for their responsiveness and high level of knowledge, and for working to international standards.

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  • The firm have very seasoned partners who are very experienced with representing Korean clients doing business abroad, and representing foreign clients doing business in the USA.

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  • Shin & Kim's litigation team comprises highly competent litigators, with strong versatility in handling multi-jurisdictional court proceedings.

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