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Yong Ho Kim

Yong Ho Kim

Partner
Introduction

Mr. Yong Ho Kim is a partner at Shin & Kim. Mr. Kim’s practice focuses on disputes relating to securities, securities trust, banking & finance, C.P.A. liability, hostile M&A and corporation, and domestic & international litigation.

Professional Career
  • 1994-PresentShin & Kim LLC
  • 1999Passed the New York Bar Examination
  • 1991-1994Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Navy
  • 1989-1991Judicial Research & Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea
Key Experience
  • Advised and represented clients in hostile M&A and other control disputes, including tender offers, over-the-counter transactions, reporting of large holdings (5% rule), and proxy contests
  • Advised and represented a client in various claims for damages in relation to the management of investment funds, including funds invested in overseas real estate development projects
  • Advised and represented a hedge fund in a claim for damages in relation to the Madoff Ponzi scheme
  • Advised and represented an investment securities firm in various claims for damages in relation to the contracted funds and an employee’s duty to protect fund investors
  • Advised and represented a client in accounting and securities disputes in relation to securities filings, business reports and external audit reports
  • Advised and represented a client in relation to a price manipulation dispute
  • Advised and represented a client in relation to an insider trading dispute
  • Advised and represented a client in relation to a short-swing dispute
  • Advised and represented a client in relation to a dispute over suspended redemption of Daewoo bonds
  • Advised and represented a client in a claim for damages from an investment in Busan Savings Bank’s PEF fund
  • Advised and represented clients in other financial disputes including KIKO currency option contracts sold by banks
Education
  • 1998-1999University of Washington (LL.M., 1999)
  • 1984-1988Seoul National University College of Law (LL.B., 1988)
Qualifications
  • 1991Admitted to bar, Korea
Languages

Korean, English

Professional Activities
  • "Hostile M&A and Injunction", Business & Finance Law, Finance Law Center, Seoul National University, 2007
  • "Comparative Analysis of Defensive Tactics against Hostile Takeover in U.S. & Korea", LL.M. Paper, 1999
  • "Proper Purpose of the Inspection of Shareholder' List and Account Books", Commercial Case Research, 1998

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