Hae Sung Jeong

Practice Areas

Haesung’s area of practice is M&A, private equity as well as major corporate litigations involving leveraged buy-outs and corporate governance matters.

He worked as a full-time visiting lawyer at GS Energy, a diversified holding company of GS Group, one of the biggest Korean conglomerates, advising on its numerous acquisitions and divestitures. He also worked at New York office of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP as a Visiting Lawyer.

He has represented many international and domestic financial investors, as well as Korean conglomerates in a wide range of M&A transactions and regulatory matters. His recent clients include SK Group, POSCO Group, GS Group, KDB Financial Group, among many others.

He also has vast experience in representing major car manufacturers related to Korean automotive regulation issues.

He has represented many international and domestic private equity firms, as well as Korean conglomerates in a wide range of M&A transactions and regulatory matters. His recent clients include SK Group, POSCO Group, GS Group, KDB Financial Group, among many others.

Career

Partner, Shin & Kim; Visiting Lawyer, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP New York Office (2016-2017); Visiting Lawyer, GS Energy (2014); Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Army (2006-2009).

Professional Memberships

Korean Bar.

Publications

Practical Law – Cross-border Private Company Acquisitions – Korea chapter (2017-2019); Practical Law – Cross-border Joint-Ventures – Korea chapter (2017-2019)

Education