Mr. Jung Dong KIM is a partner at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency & Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Compliance, and Commercial Disputes.
With extensive experience providing comprehensive legal advice throughout corporate rehabilitation proceedings for numerous companies, Mr. Kim advises clients at each stage of the rehabilitation process, leveraging his in-depth knowledge of the Debtor Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Act and a strong understanding of corporate operations.
In addition, Mr. Kim is actively engaged in the M&A field, with particular expertise and experience in rehabilitation-related M&A. In insolvency litigation, he has achieved significant results, including favorable court outcomes, by developing well-structured legal arguments grounded in a comprehensive understanding of insolvency proceedings.
Others: RITCO ENS, Mesh Korea, LIS, The Gyeonggi News, Seoul Mungo (Bandi & Luni’s), FTS, NEXZ, EverTechno, Digitech Systems, G1 Sports, among others
[Creditor-Side Insolvency & Bankruptcy Advisory]
Advised creditors on recovery strategies in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings of debtors, including Homeplus, TMON, WeMakePrice, Happymoney INC., and Hanjin Shipping
Represented creditors in filing corporate rehabilitation and bankruptcy petitions
Advised on claims filing and represented creditors in claim allowance proceedings
Reviewed and advised on rehabilitation plans
Advised creditors in response to court approval of rehabilitation plans
[Corporate Rehabilitation M&A]
Advised on acquisitions, including Byuksan Engineering and Construction, Ssangyong Motor, Eastar Jet, SBC, Art Valley, and STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, among others
Advised on divestitures, including Shinhan Precision, J3, DPECO, GTG Wellness, Sesimsa Haneul Park, and Resom Resort, among others
[Corporate M&A Transactions]
Advised on mergers, including DB World & DB Metal, Kyobo Bookstore & Kyobo Hottracks, and Adiscope & T&K Factory
Advised on acquisitions, including Club Mow CC, Golden Bay GC, Dwight School, Janghowon Environment, Sangnok Wellga, Samduk Sciences, and MG Med
Advised on investment transactions, including UAMCO, JR Energy Solution, Optomind, and NN Company
Advised on divestitures, including GS Retail About Pet, Plamu, and NH Gimhae I&D
Advised on fundraising and other investments, including LINE Studio
Advised on business transfers, including CJeS Studios
Advised on real estate acquisitions, including the Shina SB Yard site and Taihan Textile site
[Other Restructuring & Financial Advisory]
Advised on corporate workouts and voluntary agreements
Advised multiple financial institutions on non-performing loan (NPL) portfolio sales
Advised MG Non-Life Insurance on restructuring through a purchase and assumption (P&A) transaction
Advised on the liquidation and restructuring of affiliated companies within corporate groups
Advised on the bankruptcy proceedings of Hanjin Shipping
Advised Green Damage Insurance on restructuring through a P&A transaction
[Litigation]
Represented clients in claim allowance proceedings and related objection litigation in rehabilitation cases
Handled avoidance actions and related objection proceedings
Represented clients in litigation seeking invalidation of rehabilitation creditor schedules
Handled immediate appeals against court approval of rehabilitation plans
Represented clients in corporate governance disputes, including injunctions on voting rights and petitions for shareholder meeting convocation