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Young Shin

Global 2026

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: International Firms

South Korea

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate

Career

J.D., Columbia University, 1999; M.B.A., Yale University, 1996; M.A., Yale University, 1994; B.A., Harvard University, 1993.

Professional Memberships

Admitted in New York and New Jersey; Registered as Foreign Legal Consultant in Korea.

Personal

H. Young Shin, head of Skadden’s Korea practice, has worked on a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, energy-related investments, joint ventures, project finance, real estate development and investments, and corporate finance transactions. He worked in the firm’s New York office for 15 years before relocating to Seoul.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: International Firms - South Korea

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Shin Young leads the corporate group at Skadden. He works for clients in a wide range of sectors, including energy, chemicals and finance.

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Strengths

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He has extensive experience, which allows him to quickly understand what is needed and to identify key requirements.
Corporate/M&A: International FirmsChambers Global Guide
Young brings extensive experience in Korean and international M&A, providing both strategic and commercial advice. He's a trusted leader who provides strategic insight and practical guidance.
Corporate/M&A: International FirmsChambers Global Guide

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