Kim & Chang
About
Managing Partner: Kye Sung CHUNG and Kyung Taek JUNG
Number of fee earners: Over 1,700
Number of lawyers: 1,130
Languages: Korean, English, German, French, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese , Spanish
Firm Overview:
Kim & Chang is Korea’s premier law firm. Since its founding in 1973, the firm’s proven track record of providing the highest quality legal services to clients and delivering first-of-their-kind solutions to complex legal challenges has set the firm apart. Kim & Chang is the market leader in all practice areas. Today, more than 1,700 professionals – both attorneys and industry/subject matter experts – work seamlessly together to pursue excellence and to craft innovative solutions for clients around the world.
Main Areas of Practice:
Antitrust & Competition
Banking
Capital Markets
Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense
Environment
Financial Regulation & Compliance
Financing
FinTech
Health
Insolvency & Restructuring
Insurance
Intellectual Property
International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation
International Trade & Customs
Labour & Employment
Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Privacy & Data Security
Private Equity
Real Estate
Securities
Shipping
Tax
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Antitrust & Competition:
■ Advised Delivery Hero SE, a global food delivery service provider, in the Korean merger filing for its acquisition of Woowa Brothers, Korea’s leading food delivery service provider, and the establishment of a joint venture in Singapore with the management of Woowa Brothers.
■ Represented Booking.com International BV in the KFTC's investigation into alleged use of unfair terms and conditions, and its appeal of the KFTC's corrective order requiring the company to amend its terms of service
Contacts: Youngjin JUNG, Gene-Oh (Gene) KIM
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Banking & Finance:
■ The development and financing of a 16GWh Lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility located in Skellefteå, Sweden
■ Project Financing of Three Solar PV Projects in Japan
Contacts: Chan-Moon PARK, Bumkyu SUNG
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Capital Markets:
■ Advised Coupang, Inc. and Coupang Corp. in connection with IPO of Coupang, Inc. on the New York Stock Exchange
■ Issuance of USD 550,000,000 fixed rate Senior Unsecured Sustainability Notes by Woori Bank
Contacts: Young-Man HUH, Myoung Jae CHUNG
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Corporate/M&A:
■ Represented eBay Inc. in its sale of eBay Korea
■ Represented Match Group in its acquisition of Hyperconnect
Contacts: Jong-Koo PARK, Joon KIM
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Criminal Defence:
■ Criminal defence of global automotive company in the Prosecutor’s Office’s investigation of alleged Clean Air Conservation Act violations.
■ Corporate investigation concerning trade secrets, misappropriation, embezzlement and corruption at global professional services company.
Contacts: Seung Ho LEE, Michael H. YU
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
International Trade & Customs:
■ Represented POSCO to file a petition for anti-dumping investigation on Chinese, Indonesian and Taiwanese stainless steel plates to Korea Trade Commission (“KTC”).
■ Represented HHI(Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.) to file an appeal to the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”).
Contacts: Youngjin JUNG, Joon Ho BU
Emails: [email protected], jhbu @kimchang.com
Intellectual Property:
■ Represented a Korean manufacturer and developer of 3D medical scanners in successful defense of German patent infringement actions filed by its foreign competitor.
■ Represented ISC, Inc. in the remanded invalidation actions by effectively defending against the counterparty's new prior art.
Contacts: Jay (Young-June) YANG, DuckSoon CHANG
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Labour & Employment:
■ Advised SK Hynix on acquisition of Intel’s NAND/SSD business and its key employees.
■ Represented Asiana Airlines on an ordinary wage issue involving fixed bonuses before the Supreme Court.
Contact: Weon Jung KIM
Email: [email protected]
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
■ Dispute relating to Hanjin KAL’s issuance of new stock in connection with Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines
■ Claim for payment of share purchase price upon exercise of drag-along rights between Doosan Infracore and IMM.
Contacts: Jin-Yeong CHUNG, Inhak LEE
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
■ Representing multiple financial investors in a dispute related to put option exercise valued at approximately USD 1 to 2 billion against a controlling shareholder
■ Representing Schindler Holding AG, a foreign investor, in an investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of Korea
Contacts: Byung-Chol (B.C.) YOON, Eun Young PARK
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Private Equity:
■ Represented respectively MBK Partners and DTR Automotive in its sale and purchase of Doosan Machine Tools
■ Represented KKR in its investment in SK E&S
Contacts: Young-Man HUH, Jong Koo PARK
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Real Estate & Construction:
■ Advised Y22 Project Financing Investment Ltd on sale of Tower 2 of Parc1 Complex.
■ Advised E-mart Inc. on disposition of its land.
Contacts: Hyoung-Soo KWON, Jin-Ho SONG
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tax:
■ Supreme Court restricts expansive application of the Extended Statute of Limitations for tax collection
■ Corporate tax and VAT litigation on a permanent establishment issue
Contacts: Byung-Moon JUNG, Woo Hyun BAIK
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by Kim & Chang
- Seoul39, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 110-720
- Web: www.kimchang.com
- Tel: + 82 2 3703 1114
- Fax: + 82 2 737 9091/9092
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Contributions
8 Contributions provided by Kim & Chang
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
Shareholders’ Rights & Shareholder Activism 2022
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
Medical Devices & Consumer Health Products 2022
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
Shareholders’ Rights & Shareholder Activism 2022
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
Medical Devices & Consumer Health Products 2022
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | South Korea
Kim & Chang rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
62 items provided by Kim & Chang
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas
MOE’s Efforts to Reduce Overlapping Regulations on Hazardous Substances and Wastes
MOE’s Efforts to Reduce Overlapping Regulations on Hazardous Substances and Wastes
US’ CHIPS Act of 2022, Inflation Reduction Act and Their Implications to Korean Companies
US’ CHIPS Act of 2022, Inflation Reduction Act and Their Implications to Korean Companies
New Administration’s National Agenda on Insurance Industry
1. Improving Existing Regulations 2. Revision of Regulations on Big Tech and Creation of an Ecosystem for Innovative Digital Financial Services 3. New Industries and Their Impact on the Insurance Industry 4. Other Important Matters
New Administration’s National Agenda on ICT and Fintech Industries
Innovation in Digital Finance and Regulatory Improvement Enhance Competitiveness through Digital Economy Development Support Media Development and Protect Users
Winner of South Korea National Law Firm of the Year – Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards
Seven Compliance Check Items Due by June 30, 2022 Under the Enforcement Decree of the SAPA
Enforcement Decree of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act
Regulatory and Legislative Trends Regarding Restructurings of Listed Companies
Strengthening Restructuring Regulations Corporate Governance Disclosure Strengthen Restructuring Regulations Capital Market Innovation and Building Investor Confidence
Key Issues and Implications of the New Administration’s Environment Policies
1. Devising Scientific Measures to Implement Carbon Neutrality 2. Creating a Blue Sky Free of Fine Dust 3. Transitioning to a Circular Economy and Fostering New Green Industries 4. Devising a Reasonable Chemical Substance Management System
New Administration’s Corporate Law and Governance Policy and the Impact Thereof on Businesses
1. Revision of Regulations on Related Parties 2. Introduction of a Takeover Defense System 3. Improvement of Regulations on Listing After a Spin-off 4. Improvement of Regulations on Sale of Shares by Management and Major Shareholders
Big Blur: Competition with Big Tech Causing Banks to Launch New Businesses
Big Blur: Competition with Big Tech Causing Banks to Launch New Businesses, and New Administration’s Regulatory Response 1. The Big Blur Phenomenon 2. The New Administration’s Regulatory Direction
New Administration’s National Agenda on Fair Trade and Implications
The 20th Presidential Transition Committee announced 110 national agenda items for the Yoon Suk-yeol Administration: 1. Revitalize the Market Economy Through Fair Competition 2. Strengthen Damage Relief through Fair Trade Law Enforcement 3. Eradication of Technology Appropriation
Top Ranking in 18 Areas and 74 Individual Recognitions – Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
Kim & Chang ranked “Band 1” in 18 practice areas in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022, once again receiving the most number of “Band 1” rankings among Korean law firms.
“Tier 1” in All 15 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
In the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Kim & Chang was the only Korean law firm to be selected as “Tier 1” in all 15 areas surveyed for Korea this year.
Winner of “Country and State Awards:Korea” for the 16th Consecutive Year–Who’s Who Legal Awards 2021
Kim & Chang won the “Country and State Awards: Korea” for the sixteenth consecutive year at the 2021 Who’s Who Legal Awards.
Introduction of K-Taxonomy Guideline
1. K-Taxonomy Concept and Principle 2. Categorization of Green Economic Activities Under K-Taxonomy 3. Procedure to Determine Green Economic Activities Under K-Taxonomy
The KFTC’s 2022 Enforcement Plan
1. Promotion of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests in the Digital Economy 2. Creation of an Inclusive Transactional Environment Between SMEs and Large Conglomerates 3. Responding to Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Harm During the Phased Recovery to Daily Routines from
Recent Developments in Derivative Actions and Director’s Obligations and Liabilities
1. Supreme Court Decision Broadly Recognizes Directors’ Duty to Monitor 2. Trends in Representative Lawsuits Filed by the National Pension Service
“Asia-Pacific Firm of the Year” and “South Korea Firm of the Year” – asialaw Awards 2021
“Asia-Pacific Firm of the Year” and “South Korea Firm of the Year” – asialaw Awards 2021
Administrative Notice of Proposed Guidelines for Review of Information Exchange Cartel
Administrative Notice of Proposed Guidelines for Review of Information Exchange Cartel
FSC Draws a Blueprint on the Future of Banking Business
FSC Draws a Blueprint on the Future of Banking Business
South Korean Supreme Court Sets Rules for “International Panels”
Under the Amendment to the Court Organization Act, which became effective June 13, 2018, certain courts handling IP cases have been given authority to establish “International Panels,” or panels of judges reviewing cases in languages other than in Korean, as a way of making Korea a more ...
Article Prohibiting Financial Support for Operating Labor Unions Found Unconstitutional in S. Korea
On May 31, 2018, the Constitutional Court of Korea held unconstitutional the section prohibiting the “provi[sion] [of] financial support for operations of labor unions” in Article 81-4 (the “Article”) of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act (“TULRAA”) (amended January 1, 2010).
South Korea's FSC Announces “Plan for Expansion of Cloud Usage in the Financial Sector”
On July 16, 2018, the Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) announced its “Plan for Expansion of Cloud Usage in the Financial Sector” (the “Plan”).
"Country and State Awards: Korea" for 13 Straight Years – Who's Who Legal Awards 2018
On May 8, 2018, Kim & Chang received the "Country and State Awards: Korea” at the Who’s Who Legal Awards 2018. This marks the 13th consecutive year that our firm has been honored with this award.
Most Professionals Ever Recognized as Leading Lawyers – Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2018
Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2018, a leading legal directory published by Asialaw, named 38 Kim & Chang professionals as leading lawyers, up from 29 recognitions in 2017. Nine were named “Market-Leading Lawyers,” while 27 were recognized as “Leading Lawyers” and two as “Rising Stars.”
Winner of Asian-MENA Counsel Deals of the Year 2017
Two deals advised by Kim & Chang were chosen as "Deals of the Year 2017" by Asian-MENA Counsel, a leading legal magazine in Asia. The deal involving sale and transfer of Carver Korea to Unilever by a consortium of Bain Capital and Goldman Sachs was named a "Winning Deal," and the transaction concer
Top Tier Rankings in All Categories Surveyed - Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2018
In the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, a review of dispute resolution and litigation practices in the Asia-Pacific, Kim & Chang ranked “Tier 1” (top tier) in all four categories.
Kim & Chang Takes Home Three Distinguished Awards - The Asia Legal Awards 2018
On March 22, at The Asian Lawyer-sponsored The Asia Legal Awards, Kim & Chang was recognized as “Competition and Trade Firm of the Year.” The awards ceremony took place at the Four Seasons Hong Kong. Winning this award demonstrates our firm's market-leading position in the antitrust and competitio
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas
Kim & Chang Ranked “Tier 1” in All Eight Practice Areas
MOE’s Efforts to Reduce Overlapping Regulations on Hazardous Substances and Wastes
MOE’s Efforts to Reduce Overlapping Regulations on Hazardous Substances and Wastes
US’ CHIPS Act of 2022, Inflation Reduction Act and Their Implications to Korean Companies
US’ CHIPS Act of 2022, Inflation Reduction Act and Their Implications to Korean Companies
New Administration’s National Agenda on Insurance Industry
1. Improving Existing Regulations 2. Revision of Regulations on Big Tech and Creation of an Ecosystem for Innovative Digital Financial Services 3. New Industries and Their Impact on the Insurance Industry 4. Other Important Matters
New Administration’s National Agenda on ICT and Fintech Industries
Innovation in Digital Finance and Regulatory Improvement Enhance Competitiveness through Digital Economy Development Support Media Development and Protect Users
Winner of South Korea National Law Firm of the Year – Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards
Seven Compliance Check Items Due by June 30, 2022 Under the Enforcement Decree of the SAPA
Enforcement Decree of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act
Regulatory and Legislative Trends Regarding Restructurings of Listed Companies
Strengthening Restructuring Regulations Corporate Governance Disclosure Strengthen Restructuring Regulations Capital Market Innovation and Building Investor Confidence
Key Issues and Implications of the New Administration’s Environment Policies
1. Devising Scientific Measures to Implement Carbon Neutrality 2. Creating a Blue Sky Free of Fine Dust 3. Transitioning to a Circular Economy and Fostering New Green Industries 4. Devising a Reasonable Chemical Substance Management System
New Administration’s Corporate Law and Governance Policy and the Impact Thereof on Businesses
1. Revision of Regulations on Related Parties 2. Introduction of a Takeover Defense System 3. Improvement of Regulations on Listing After a Spin-off 4. Improvement of Regulations on Sale of Shares by Management and Major Shareholders
Big Blur: Competition with Big Tech Causing Banks to Launch New Businesses
Big Blur: Competition with Big Tech Causing Banks to Launch New Businesses, and New Administration’s Regulatory Response 1. The Big Blur Phenomenon 2. The New Administration’s Regulatory Direction
New Administration’s National Agenda on Fair Trade and Implications
The 20th Presidential Transition Committee announced 110 national agenda items for the Yoon Suk-yeol Administration: 1. Revitalize the Market Economy Through Fair Competition 2. Strengthen Damage Relief through Fair Trade Law Enforcement 3. Eradication of Technology Appropriation
Top Ranking in 18 Areas and 74 Individual Recognitions – Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
Kim & Chang ranked “Band 1” in 18 practice areas in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022, once again receiving the most number of “Band 1” rankings among Korean law firms.
“Tier 1” in All 15 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
In the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Kim & Chang was the only Korean law firm to be selected as “Tier 1” in all 15 areas surveyed for Korea this year.
Winner of “Country and State Awards:Korea” for the 16th Consecutive Year–Who’s Who Legal Awards 2021
Kim & Chang won the “Country and State Awards: Korea” for the sixteenth consecutive year at the 2021 Who’s Who Legal Awards.
Introduction of K-Taxonomy Guideline
1. K-Taxonomy Concept and Principle 2. Categorization of Green Economic Activities Under K-Taxonomy 3. Procedure to Determine Green Economic Activities Under K-Taxonomy
The KFTC’s 2022 Enforcement Plan
1. Promotion of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests in the Digital Economy 2. Creation of an Inclusive Transactional Environment Between SMEs and Large Conglomerates 3. Responding to Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Harm During the Phased Recovery to Daily Routines from
Recent Developments in Derivative Actions and Director’s Obligations and Liabilities
1. Supreme Court Decision Broadly Recognizes Directors’ Duty to Monitor 2. Trends in Representative Lawsuits Filed by the National Pension Service
“Asia-Pacific Firm of the Year” and “South Korea Firm of the Year” – asialaw Awards 2021
“Asia-Pacific Firm of the Year” and “South Korea Firm of the Year” – asialaw Awards 2021
Administrative Notice of Proposed Guidelines for Review of Information Exchange Cartel
Administrative Notice of Proposed Guidelines for Review of Information Exchange Cartel
FSC Draws a Blueprint on the Future of Banking Business
FSC Draws a Blueprint on the Future of Banking Business
South Korean Supreme Court Sets Rules for “International Panels”
Under the Amendment to the Court Organization Act, which became effective June 13, 2018, certain courts handling IP cases have been given authority to establish “International Panels,” or panels of judges reviewing cases in languages other than in Korean, as a way of making Korea a more ...
Article Prohibiting Financial Support for Operating Labor Unions Found Unconstitutional in S. Korea
On May 31, 2018, the Constitutional Court of Korea held unconstitutional the section prohibiting the “provi[sion] [of] financial support for operations of labor unions” in Article 81-4 (the “Article”) of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act (“TULRAA”) (amended January 1, 2010).
South Korea's FSC Announces “Plan for Expansion of Cloud Usage in the Financial Sector”
On July 16, 2018, the Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) announced its “Plan for Expansion of Cloud Usage in the Financial Sector” (the “Plan”).
"Country and State Awards: Korea" for 13 Straight Years – Who's Who Legal Awards 2018
On May 8, 2018, Kim & Chang received the "Country and State Awards: Korea” at the Who’s Who Legal Awards 2018. This marks the 13th consecutive year that our firm has been honored with this award.
Most Professionals Ever Recognized as Leading Lawyers – Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2018
Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2018, a leading legal directory published by Asialaw, named 38 Kim & Chang professionals as leading lawyers, up from 29 recognitions in 2017. Nine were named “Market-Leading Lawyers,” while 27 were recognized as “Leading Lawyers” and two as “Rising Stars.”
Winner of Asian-MENA Counsel Deals of the Year 2017
Two deals advised by Kim & Chang were chosen as "Deals of the Year 2017" by Asian-MENA Counsel, a leading legal magazine in Asia. The deal involving sale and transfer of Carver Korea to Unilever by a consortium of Bain Capital and Goldman Sachs was named a "Winning Deal," and the transaction concer
Top Tier Rankings in All Categories Surveyed - Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2018
In the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, a review of dispute resolution and litigation practices in the Asia-Pacific, Kim & Chang ranked “Tier 1” (top tier) in all four categories.
Kim & Chang Takes Home Three Distinguished Awards - The Asia Legal Awards 2018
On March 22, at The Asian Lawyer-sponsored The Asia Legal Awards, Kim & Chang was recognized as “Competition and Trade Firm of the Year.” The awards ceremony took place at the Four Seasons Hong Kong. Winning this award demonstrates our firm's market-leading position in the antitrust and competitio