Robert C Young
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 2 : Real Estate
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About
Provided by Robert C Young
Practice Areas
Robert C. Young is a senior foreign attorney of Shin & Kim and has been a foreign attorney in Seoul, Korea since January of 1998. Robert specializes in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, real estate and general corporate matters.
Robert has extensive experience in real estate, having advised numerous foreign and domestic clients with structuring, acquisitions, financing and operations for existing commercial, retail and hotel properties and development projects.
As part of his practice and focus on foreign clients and foreign investments, Robert provides comprehensive assistance and advice on general corporate matters, such as establishment of subsidiaries and branch offices, labor, fair trade and intellectual properties.
Career
Senior Foreign Attorney, Shin & Kim; Senior Foreign Legal Consultant, Evergreen Law Group (2006-09); Foreign Legal Consultant, Shin & Kim (1998-2006); Law Clerk, The Supreme Court of Hawaii (1996-97).
Professional Memberships
Hawaii and California Bar.
Publications
Korea Chapter in the Real Estate Law Review, Second-Fifth Edition, Law Business Research, 2013-2016.
Education
University of California, Hastings College of Law
J.D.
1992 - 1995
University of Hawaii
B.A. Finance
1986 - 1991
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Robert Young is particularly active advising international and domestic investors and funds on their acquisitions and sales of Korean real estate assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He has a unique ability to understand both the complex considerations of investing in Korea and the interests and concerns of foreign investors."
"Robert is very practical and commercial, and has good knowledge of the legal market and standards."
"He has a unique ability to understand both the complex considerations of investing in Korea and the interests and concerns of foreign investors."
"Robert is very practical and commercial, and has good knowledge of the legal market and standards."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by Shin & Kim
Introduction of the Amendments to the Commercial Building Lease Protection Act
On September 24, 2020, the legislators passed several amendments to the Commercial Building Lease Protection Act (the “Act” or as amended, the “Amended Act”) in the National Assembly. Reflecting the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19, the most significant revisions to the Act include (i) limiting
COVID-19 : Government Measures to Compensate Landlords and Tenants
1. Government Order to Close or Shut Down Premises A) Compensation Available under the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act (“IDCPA”) B) Scope of the Compensation under the IDCPA C) Procedure for Receiving Compensation under the IDCPA D) Claim for Compensation Upon Voluntary Closure of Prem
Introduction of the Amendments to the Commercial Building Lease Protection Act
On September 24, 2020, the legislators passed several amendments to the Commercial Building Lease Protection Act (the “Act” or as amended, the “Amended Act”) in the National Assembly. Reflecting the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19, the most significant revisions to the Act include (i) limiting
COVID-19 : Government Measures to Compensate Landlords and Tenants
1. Government Order to Close or Shut Down Premises A) Compensation Available under the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act (“IDCPA”) B) Scope of the Compensation under the IDCPA C) Procedure for Receiving Compensation under the IDCPA D) Claim for Compensation Upon Voluntary Closure of Prem
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