South Korean law firm Shin & Kim has strengthened its corporate and M&A practice with the addition of partner Banghyun Kim from Bae Kim & Lee, who brings two decades of legal experience.
“Kim has earned a strong reputation from clients through his work on M&A and corporate advisory matters for a number of major private equity funds and conglomerates,” Shin & Kim senior managing partner Jong-Han Oh told Asia Business Law Journal.
“Existing client relationships are likely to deepen and opportunities to attract new clients are also anticipated.”
Kim has advised a range of high-profile clients, including Korean internet conglomerate Kakao Corporation. He notably acted for Kakao and Kakao Entertainment on their acquisition of a stake in K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment via a tender offer in 2023.
He also advised Kakao Games on its 2022 acquisition of domestic game developer Lionheart Studio in a deal valued at more than KRW1 trillion (USD664 million).
Prior to joining Bae Kim & Lee, Kim practiced at Kim & Chang for nine years between 2009 and 2018.
Oh said Kim would join the firm’s corporate advisory and M&A group, its largest practice area.
