Sang Kang LEE
Attorney
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E. sangkang.lee@law-lin.com
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Sang Kang LEE earned his LL.B. from Sogang University and his J.D. from Kyung Hee University Law School. Since he was admitted to the Korean Bar in 2014, Lee has developed deep expertise in Japanese legal affairs and corporate law, providing legal counsel and representation to major domestic and Japanese insurance companies for many years.
Notably, Lee has served as head of corporate legal affairs at a Korea-Japan joint venture and as the representative of the Japanese subsidiary of a Korean AI startup. Leveraging this experience, he is well-positioned to deliver high-quality legal services to Japanese clients.
Notably, Lee has served as head of corporate legal affairs at a Korea-Japan joint venture and as the representative of the Japanese subsidiary of a Korean AI startup. Leveraging this experience, he is well-positioned to deliver high-quality legal services to Japanese clients.
Profile
Experience
[Professional Experience]
- Current) Attorney, LIN LLC
- Former) Director, BHSN / BHSN JAPAN
- Former) Partner, BHSN
- Former) General Manager of External Relations, Paradise Segasammy Co., Ltd.
- Former) Partner, In & In
- Former) Attorney, Law Office Jiheon
- Former) Legislative Officer, Seoul Metropolitan Council
[Academic Affiliations]
- Currnet) Member, Korean Association for Artificial Intelligence and Law
- Current) Member, Korean Insurance Law Association
Representative Matters
[Japan]
- Represented a Japanese automotive parts manufacturer in international trade litigation
- Advised a Japanese solar power facility company on domestic project financing and divesture procedures
- Provided legal counsel and representation in inheritance disputes involving Korean residents in Japan
- Advised and represented a major Japanese non-life insurance company in legal matters and litigation
- Handled intellectual property infringement matters for a Japanese luxury apparel brand
- Advised a major Japanese corporation on domestic debt recovery
- Advised a major Japanese corporation on the IPO procedures of its Korean investment portfolio
- Advised a prominent Japanese cosmetics brand on compliance with the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act of Korea
- Advised a well-known Japanese golf equipment company on its entry into the Korean market
- Oversaw corporate legal affairs for a Korea–Japan joint venture
- Managed the operations of a Japanese AI startup
- Served as legal counsel for multiple Japanese listed companies
[Finance & Insurance]
- Advised and represented major domestic non-life and life insurance companies in legal matters and litigation
- Advised and represented major domestic loss adjusters in legal matters and litigation
- Advised the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) on insurance-related matters
- Advised a domestic integrated resort on compliance with the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act
[Corporate & M&A]
- Advised an in-house venture of a major conglomerate on board operations and equity transfer
- Advised a psychological analysis consulting firm on corporate spin-off
- Advised a well-known unmanned retail brand on M&A transactions
- Advised a major restaurant franchise on share subscription agreements
- Advised on cross-border M&A between Korean and Chinese healthcare companies
- Advised a Singapore-based manufacturing company on its entry into the Korean market
- Served as legal counsel for the Korean subsidiary of a Chinese global electronics company
Education
- Yeongnam High School, Daegu (2006)
- Sogang University (B.A. in Law and Economics, 2011)
- Kyung Hee University Law School (J.D., 2014)
- Admitted to the Bar, Korea (3rd)
Qualifications
- Attorney at Law
- Patent Attorney
Publications
- Reviewing Civil Issues for Arbitrary Non-wage Medical Practice Hospitals- Focusing on the insurer's decision to exercise its creditor authority - (co-author), Korea Insurance Law Journal, Korean Insurance Law Association, 2019
- A Study on the Application of the Obligee’s Right of Subrogation for Unjust Enrichment Claims of Discretionary Grant (co-author), Journal of Business Administration & Law, Korean Academic Society of Business Administration and Law, 2021
Capabilities
- Japan
- Corporate Advisory
- Finance and Insurance
- M&A and Private Equity
- TMT and Data Protection
- Litigation (Civil & Criminal)
Languages
- Korean
- English
- Japanese