Hojin Robin CHOI - Kim & Chang

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As a member of Kim & Chang’s Real Estate Practice, foreign attorney Hojin Robin Choi advises foreign investors, private equity sponsors, and asset managers on a broad range of Korean real estate and cross-border investment matters. His experience covers the acquisition and disposition of real property interests, development and construction projects (including data centers and residential co-living platforms), commercial leasing transactions for office, retail, and other commercial spaces, and investment structuring through domestic fund and joint venture vehicles for inbound and outbound investments.

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Experience

Kim & Chang (2018-Present)

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Advised on multiple projects involving the establishment of joint ventures with global private equity sponsors to invest in the acquisition, development, and operation of residential co-living properties in Korea.
Assisted domestic and foreign investors with data center development projects in Korea, advising on investment structuring, real estate acquisition, and regulatory compliance.
Advised a multinational big-box warehouse retailer on the opening of wholesale and retail facilities in Korea, including site due diligence, review of the counterparty’s development obligations, and negotiation of property purchase agreements.
Assisted a global investment firm client in connection with its investment in a mixed-use commercial property in Korea through the acquisition of non-performing loans (NPLs), including structuring, due diligence, and transaction documentation.
Advised a global hotel company in disputes arising from license agreements, developing strategy and supporting the enforcement of contractual claims through negotiated remedies, litigation, and other proceedings.
Advised various foreign companies on the leasing of office space, retail facilities, and other commercial properties in Korea, including negotiation and review of lease agreements and risk mitigation based on local market conditions.
Advised a Singapore-based institutional investor on its investments in Korean real estate assets, including logistics warehouses, golf courses, and commercial buildings, through a domestic real estate fund structure.
Assisted a Japanese motor company in a successful dispute against distributors involving distribution agreements, contributing to case strategy and supporting the enforcement of a favorable court decision.
Advised domestic investors in outbound real estate investment projects, providing advice on transactional and financing documentation.
Advised on the liquidation of multiple branches and companies.
Assisted a global live-streaming platform in responding to regulatory investigations by the Korean Communications Commission and advising on its strategic exit from the Korean market.
Conducted an internal investigation involving a forensic review for a major Korean telecommunications company in connection with a US SEC investigation into alleged FCPA violations.