Bio
Profile
Experience
Kim & Chang (2016-2017, 2020-Present)
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (2012-2016, 2017-2020)
Washington State Supreme Court, Commissioner’s Office (2010-2011)
Representative Mattersshow
- Advised a private equity sponsor in its acquisition of a large minority stake in a Myanmar cell tower services provider and the subsequent combination with another portfolio company in Myanmar.
- Advised a buyer consortium in its take-private of a US-listed provider of Chinese car rental services.
- Advised a private equity sponsor in its acquisition of a large contract research organization based in the US.
- Advised a private equity sponsor in the sale of its Korean food franchise portfolio company.
- Advised a Chinese semiconductor manufacturer in its investment in a US solar energy company.
- Advised an Asia-based private equity sponsor in co-investment arrangements in connection with the acquisition of an English language training provider in China.
- Advised a Chinese online payment services provider in its investment in a Korean online payment services provider.
- Advised a Chinese conglomerate in a take-private of a US-listed IT logistics and solutions provider.
- Advised an Asia-based private equity sponsor in its leveraged buyout of a global packaging supplier from another private equity sponsor.
- Advised a global financial services provider in connection with matters relating to the divestiture of its joint venture interests in Korea.
- Advised a Chinese conglomerate in a Series A equity financing round for a Chinese home services provider.
- Advised an Asia-based private equity sponsor in its acquisition with another private equity sponsor of a Korean e-commerce company.
- Advised a Chinese private equity sponsor in a take-private of a US-listed global pharmaceutical company.
- Advised a Korean private equity sponsor in its purchase of a Korea-based thermal and energy management company from a global automotive electronics supplier.
- Advised an Asia-based private equity sponsor in a take-private of a US-listed online game developer and operator in China.
- Advised an Asia-based private equity sponsor in a take-private of a US-listed Chinese energy company.
- Advised a Korean private equity sponsor in its acquisition of a large pharmaceuticals company.
- Advised a large Japanese video game company in its acquisition of an equity interest in a Korean game studio.
- Advised a Korean private equity sponsor in its acquisition of a liquid cargo terminal.
- Advised a US-based media company in its sale of its Korean subsidiary.
- Advised a Korean private equity sponsor in its sale of a manufacturer and supplier of industrial gases.
- Advised a US liquid gas tank manufacturer in its Korean joint venture.
- Advised a US ecommerce company in its sale to a large Korean online platform.
- Advised a Korean private equity sponsor in its acquisition of a large US golf brand.
- Advised a large multinational company in its acquisition of an online travel service.
- Advised a large multinational energy company in its Korean joint venture.
- Advised a Hong Kong private equity sponsor in its acquisition of a Korean provider of software solutions.
- Advised a US-based company specializing in sustainability in its acquisition of a Korean provider of water management services.
- Advised a Hong Kong private equity sponsor in its acquisition of a large minority stake in a Japanese operator of popular webtoons and digital manga.
- Advised a large French bank in its sale of its equity interest in its Korean joint venture.
- Advised a Chinese online payment platform in its acquisition of a large minority stake in a Korean online payment platform.
Representative Activitiesshow
Publications/Activities
- Lexology Getting the Deal Through - Joint Ventures: Korea Chapter (공저, Law Business Research, 2021-2022)
Education
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law (J.D., 2010)
Brigham Young University (B.A., 2006)
Qualifications
Admitted to bar, New York, 2011
Languages
English and Korean
Insights
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FSC Strengthens English Disclosures and Those on AGM and Officer Compensation
2025.11.25 -
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Introduction of Directors’ Duty to Protect Shareholders’ Interests and Other Changes to Regulatory Framework on Corporate Governance
2025.10.30 -
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Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Bonds Exchangeable for Treasury Shares
2025.10.24 -
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Announcement to Abolish Breach of Trust Crime, Continued Commercial Code Reform
2025.10.02 -
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Announcement for Public Comment of Enhanced Treasury Stock Disclosure by Listed Companies
2025.10.02 -
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Recent Legislative and Judicial Developments in Korean Corporate Governance
2025.09.16




