Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Provided by Kim & Chang
Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice has been advising multinational and Korean companies in the fields of information technology, telecommunications, and broadcasting on the full spectrum of Korean legal and regulatory issues, and has grown to include more than 100 lawyers with unparalleled expertise in those industries. Based on our knowledge and experience, we offer a one-stop shop for all needs of our clients.
Based on the expertise of our individual professionals with diverse backgrounds, our unmatched experience and expertise in cross-border transactions, creative solutions based on our understanding of cutting-edge technologies, and organic collaboration with other practices within the firm, we are able to provide comprehensive and effective solutions tailored to each client.
Chambers Review
Kim & Chang fields a substantial TMT legal team in South Korea which is experienced in handling licensing and regulatory matters, as well as cross-border investments and domestic M&A and private equity transactions. The practice is also equipped to advise on reviews and investigations initiated by KFTC and KCC, among others. The team regularly enlists talent from the regulators and government agencies. Its areas of expertise include data privacy, cloud computing and big data. Kim & Chang maintains a focus on the online gaming, mobile and e-commerce sectors and is valued by clients for its assured handling of the most complex issues. Its clients include Entegris, Microsoft and Yanolja.
Work Highlights
- Kim & Chang assisted Poshmark with the sale of its business to Naver for USD1.2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Kim & Chang TMT team is capable of handling complex issues with depth and breadth, from simply summarising the issues and arranging direct and indirect engagement with the key policy stakeholders to drafting analysis papers to be submitted to the stakeholders."
"Kim & Chang's team has strong knowledge of our business needs and understands the unique legal issues in Korea."
"Kim and Chang has more experts as well as resources compared with other law firms."
"It offers reliable expert advice, strategic considerations and insights into regulatory agencies' perspectives that we need when handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"The Kim & Chang TMT team is capable of handling complex issues with depth and breadth, from simply summarising the issues and arranging direct and indirect engagement with the key policy stakeholders to drafting analysis papers to be submitted to the stakeholders."
"Kim & Chang's team has strong knowledge of our business needs and understands the unique legal issues in Korea."
"Kim and Chang has more experts as well as resources compared with other law firms."
"It offers reliable expert advice, strategic considerations and insights into regulatory agencies' perspectives that we need when handling complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Bang Seong-Hyeon advises TMT clients on various regulatory and contentious mandates. He has particular experience in data protection and privacy matters.
"One of his skills is cultivating relationships with difficult regulators. We depend on him to manage high-risk situations while maintaining humility and respect."
"He is experienced, strategic, and understands the technology business and how the regulations are applied in practice. He is diligent and reliable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kim & Chang
South Korea
