Bio
Profile
Experience
Kim & Chang (2006-Present)
Presiding Judge, Suwon District Court (2004-2006)
Research Judge, the Supreme Court of Korea (2000-2004)
Judge, Seoul High Court (1999-2000)
Judge, Seoul District Court, Dongbu Branch (1997-1998)
Judge, Suwon District Court (1994-1997)
Judge, Daegu District Court (1992-1994)
Judge, Pusan District Court (1990-1992)
Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Army (1987-1990)
Representative Mattersshow
- Advised on tax audit projects for various types of clients, including machinery and automobile manufacturers, IT technology companies, electronics companies, construction companies, shipping operators, banks and PEFs, and individuals.
- Advised on tax litigation and dispute for electronics companies, construction companies, oil companies, banks, pharmaceutical companies, shipping operators, etc.
Representative Activitiesshow
Awards
- Leading Individual, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Tax (Chambers and Partners, 2023-2024)
- Leading Individual, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Tax (Legalease, 2019-2024)
- Leading Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Korea, Corporate Tax (Who’s Who Legal, 2020-2023)
- Leading Lawyer, Asialaw Profiles (Euromoney, 2016)
Publications/Activities
- Getting the Deal Through – Tax Controversy: Korea chapter (Co-author, Law Business Research, 2018)
Education
Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (1987)
College of Law, Seoul National University (LL.B., 1985)
Qualifications
Admitted to bar, Korea, 1987
Languages
Korean and English
Insights
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Recognitions
“Tier 1” in All 17 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
2024.01.18 -
Recognitions
Ranked “Band 1” in 18 Areas, 86 “Leading Individuals” - Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
2023.12.15 -
Recognitions
131 Professionals Selected as “National Leaders” – WWL: Korea 2023
2023.06.30 -
Recognitions
“Tier 1” in All Ten Practice Areas – Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023
2023.05.09 -
Recognitions
“Tier 1” in All 16 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
2023.01.12 -
Recognitions
Ranked “Band 1” in 18 Areas, 76 “Leading Individuals” - Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023
2022.12.15