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Hyung Soo Kim’s practice focuses on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, corporate governance, and complex commercial transactions. With experience gained at leading international law firms in both the United States and South Korea, he advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, private investment sponsors, and emerging companies on transactions and business initiatives that span multiple jurisdictions. His practice is particularly focused on helping Korean and international companies pursue growth opportunities, manage risk, and navigate the legal and regulatory considerations that accompany global business operations.

Hyung represents buyers, sellers, investors, and strategic stakeholders in domestic and international M&A transactions, investments, joint ventures, asset acquisitions, refinancing matters, and infrastructure-related investments. Clients rely on him to structure and execute transactions, negotiate and draft key agreements, coordinate cross-border legal workstreams, and provide practical counsel throughout the deal lifecycle. His experience includes advising companies in the energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, logistics, defense, and financial services sectors.

Throughout his career, Hyung has advised clients on a broad range of cross-border matters involving the United States, South Korea, Europe, and Asia. His work has included representing multinational companies and investment managers in acquisitions, divestitures, private investments, fund-related transactions, renewable energy and infrastructure investments, and corporate and regulatory matters. He has also counseled clients on contract negotiation, corporate governance, and other strategic legal issues that support business expansion and operational objectives.

Fluent in English and Korean and proficient in French, Hyung brings a global perspective and an understanding of both legal and business considerations to every engagement. His ability to bridge cultural and commercial differences allows him to help clients efficiently navigate complex international transactions and achieve their business goals.

Education

L.L.M., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 2004
L.L.B., Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, 2002
American School of Paris

Languages

English, Korean, French

State Bar Licenses

New York