In a notable shift within the legal sector, Korean mergers and acquisitions attorney Sang Jin Han, along with a team of three associates, has moved from U.S. firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton to join South Korea’s prominent firm Kim & Chang. The move, featuring significant expertise in corporate law, represents a strategic acquisition for Kim & Chang, further solidifying its status within the region.
Han’s impressive track record includes representing major global and South Korea-based companies such as Blackstone Group, Samsung Group, and POSCO. Noteworthy transactions include his role in the 2019 joint venture between Naver Group and SoftBank Group, as well as the 2020 acquisition by SK Global Chemical.
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