About
Provided by Shin & Kim
Given that one of the primary objectives of bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, and business reorganization cases is to mediate legal relations among debtors, creditors, stakeholders, and other interested parties, drawing up filings and interpreting and applying the relevant law is often not enough to successfully resolve the complex issues involved. Rather, these cases must be approached in a comprehensive manner with in-depth experience in relevant fields. The Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring Practice Group recognizes the unique aspects of each case, and understands the impact of securities law, the general practice and rules of financial and trust systems, the policies of relevant government agencies, the judicial trends applicable to similar cases, and the past, present, and future operational and financial status of the particular companies involved. The Group is committed to providing high-quality expert and commercial advice.
Chambers Review
Shin & Kim is regularly instructed as debtor's counsel in high-profile corporate reorganisations, and well versed in acquisitions of distressed assets and debt restructuring matters. The firm handles both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of restructuring, including M&A transactions arising from restructuring proceedings. It is also proficient in advising foreign creditors, often Japanese, in relation to transactions with Korean debtors. The practice is well placed to assist government bodies with the drafting of insolvency legislation. SsangYong Motor, SK Broadband and Cosco Shipping Container Lines are among its clientele.
Work Highlights
- Shin & Kim advised SK Broadband on bankruptcy law and intellectual property right matters in relation to Synergy Media's rehabilitation. SK Broadband and Synergy Media were joint title holders of Synergy Media-produced animated works, and SK Broadband would like to continue broadcasting the animated TV series and films, as Synergy Media entered bankruptcy proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shin & Kim has more experience in litigation and advisory services in corporate rehabilitation cases than other law firms."
"Shin & Kim has more experience in litigation and advisory services in corporate rehabilitation cases than other law firms."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Young-Ku co-heads Shin & Kim's restructuring and insolvency practice, drawing on over two decades of experience acting as chief judge in the bankruptcy division of Seoul's Central District Court. His work largely covers civil and commercial litigation cases.
Choi Bok-Gi is well placed to handle M&A transactions on behalf of companies engaged in corporate rehabilitation procedures. His experience as a restructuring lawyer also includes advising both sellers and buyers of distressed companies operating in the shipping, manufacturing and consumer goods sectors.
Kim Young-Geun ably assists clients on rehabilitation and reorganisation proceedings, and has notable knowledge of the shipping and automotive sectors. He is equipped to advise domestic and foreign clients.
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Clients
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BenkanKikoh Corporation
Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd.
Green technology Co., Ltd.
Hana Bank
Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
MITSUI-SOKO
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Pine Tree Partners LLC
Posco International
Q Capital Partners
STX Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
SeAH Steel Corporation
Tokyo Port Terminal
Tongyang Securities Co., Ltd.
Uijeongbu City
Valeo Electrical Systems Korea Ltd.
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