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 Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Korea, Corporate Tax (Who’s Who Legal, 2020)
- Leading Individual, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Tax (Legalease, 2019-2021)
- 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” Ranking in All 15 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021
2021.01.14 -
Recognitions
“Band 1” in Private Wealth Law – Chambers High Net Worth 2020
2020.07.14 -
Recognitions
Winner of “Litigation Grand Prize” and “Arbitration Grand Prize” – Korea Legal Awards 2020
2020.06.16 -
Recognitions
84 Professionals Named National Leaders – Who’s Who Legal: Korea 2020
2020.06.11 -
Recognitions
Ranked Top Across the Board – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020
2020.01.17 -
Recognitions
Top Ranking in Private Wealth Law – Chambers High Net Worth 2019
2019.07.12