이준용 - Kim & Chang | 김·장 법률사무소

김·장 법률사무소 (2017.8.-현재)

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., New Jersey (2014.9.-2017.8.)

뉴저지 지방법원 (2013.9.-2014.8.)

Environment

Counseled private and public clients on environmental liability risks in business transactions, site remediation projects, redevelopment projects, and other industrial operations
Advised multinational corporations on various environmental regulations (e.g., K-REACH, Chemicals Control Act, K-BPR, Wastes Control Act, Act on Safety Control of Hazardous Substances, Framework Act on Resources Circulation, Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources, etc.)
Involved in representing commercial real estate developers and local municipalities in securing grants, permits and approvals of governmental agencies
Co-counseled in an international arbitration case, which involved the acquisition of a manufacturing factory in Korea, and other associated civil litigations
Participated in administrative and criminal proceedings on violations of various environmental laws in Korea
Engaged in environmental & ESG due diligence in numerous M&A transactions.
Advised multinational trading/petrochemical companies on carbon emission regulations and trading of carbon emission credits
Assisted a battery manufacturer with filing a notification under the Regulation of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Safety and Health

Advised multinational corporations on applicable safety and health-related laws (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Act, Serious Accidents Punishment Act, etc.)
Prepared safety and health policies & guidelines applicable to workplaces in various industries
Assisted clients with filing workplace accident reports in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Managed dozens of gap analysis projects for multinational corporations to assess the status of compliance with the Serious Accidents Punishment Act
Assisted a telecommunication service provider with establishing a safety and health management system and minimizing a potential risk associated with the operation of data center
Advised multinational corporations, including medical device manufacturer, energy/petrochemical company, manufacturer of vertical transportation systems, and fashion retailer, in the administrative/criminal investigation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Serious Accidents Punishment Act, the Korean Criminal Code, etc.

Energy

Advised a pipeline utility company and merchant generators on federal, state and local municipality permitting issues in the United States
Negotiated terms of service agreements for solar and other onsite generation projections
Advised leading investment companies and lenders on federal and state requirements for investment in New Jersey solar energy facilities, and state solar energy incentives
Co-counseled in a siting dispute for major grid-supply solar projects
Counseled international investors on renewable energy regulations in Korea
Advised numerous clients on renewable energy projects (e.g., solar projects, offshore/onshore wind projects, etc.)
Participated in M&A transactions involving renewable energy projects
Counseled various international blue/green hydrogen producers on the Clean Hydrogen Power Auction Market and hydrogen-related laws and regulations
Advised a telecommunication service provider on regulatory requirements under the Special Act on Activation of Distributed Energy

Corporate Compliance

Conducted internal investigations for multinational corporations in connection with violations of Korean Criminal Code (e.g., embezzlement, breach of trust, bribery, etc.), Anti-Graft Act, and/or internal procedures/policies, and supported associated criminal proceedings
Assisted multinational corporations with responding to the United States federal government’s investigations in connection with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Provided supports for on-site investigations by Korean investigative authorities

International Comparative Legal Guide to Environmental, Social & Governance 2023: Korea Chapter (공저, Global Legal Group, 2022-2023)
Chambers Global Practice Guides - Energy: Oil & Gas 2022: Korea Chapter (공저, Chambers and Partners, 2022)
Lexology Getting the Deal Through - ESG & Impact Investing 2022: Korea Chapter (공저, Law Business Research, 2021)
Q&A: purpose-driven companies in South Korea (공저, Law Business Research, 2021)
Korea Environmental Legal Update (Autumn 2020) (공저, Law Business Research, 2020)