Shin & Kim is a law firm in South Korea widely revered for its skilful handling of complex, high-value real estate projects across a broad range of areas including sales and purchases of real estate, real estate investments through REITs, PFVs and other vehicles as well as due diligence and tax structuring work in the sector. Acts for an impressive roster of clients, including major international investors and Korean asset management firms. Clients represented by the team include IGIS Asset Management, Pacific Alliance and AEW Asia.

A client says: "Shin & Kim has a dedicated team and we are always confident with their legal advice."

"They have good sensitivity for what the client needs, and when they need it," observes another interviewee.

Shin & Kim advised Samsung SRA Asset Management on the KRW832 billion sale of four Homeplus store buildings and land to Future City and Hana Alternative REF.

Kyung Don Lee has extensive experience acting on behalf of both international and Korean investors on real estate finance transactions, acquisitions and development projects.

Kyoung Soo Chang receives strong endorsements for his broad real estate practice, which spans acquisitions, investments and financing transactions. A source attests: "We recommend him to parties who need legal advice in the real estate field. He is one of the best lawyers in Korea."

Suk Lee draws on over 20 years of experience handling acquisitions of real estate assets and development projects, in addition to acting on real estate financing transactions. He maintains a diverse Korean and international clientele, advising on outbound and domestic transactions. An interviewee says: "He is a great expert in real estate transactional legal advice."

Robert Young is particularly active advising international and domestic investors and funds on their acquisitions and sales of Korean real estate assets. A source appreciates that he is "highly capable, articulate and straight to the point. He understands client needs."

Hyun Lee is recognised for his activity on REIT-related mandates. He assists a range of domestic and international asset managers and REITs with their real estate finance transactions and investments.