Atlas Legal
T. 032-864-8300
F. 032-864-8301
E. taejin.kim@atlaw.kr
Attorney Taejin Kim is a corporate lawyer specializing in corporate consulting, litigation, and international transactions.
Attorney Taejin Kim provides advice on overall corporate activities, including investment contracts, contracts between shareholders, and various contracts arising from transactions. In addition, he is in charge of litigation or arbitration, such as disputes between investors and invested companies or shareholders and directors and disputes arising from corporate transactions.
Attorney Taejin Kim plays a role in resolving the conflict between the foreign investment company and the invested company by advising investors on Korean laws and coordinating interests between them. Attorney He provides advice on Korean law to help foreign CEOs make informed decisions in accordance with Korean laws.
Criminal defense for CEOs is also a very important role of Attorney Taejin Kim. He is experienced in crimes such as embezzlement, fraud, and trade secret theft, which are commonly committed by CEOs.
May 2011 - University of California, School of Law, Davis, LL.M
February 2005 - Korea University Graduate School, LL.M.
February 1999 - Korea University, LL.B
November 2013 – Present: Atlas Legal(f.k.a. K&P Law Firm)
August 2011 – October 2013: Taejin Kim & Soyoung Park Law Office
April 2007 – April 2011: Public Prosecutor
April 2004 – March 2007: Military Prosecutor (captain)
1. Corporate Counseling
Contract Drafting and Review
∙ Investment agreement drafting and review: Redeemable convertible preferred shares, paid-in capital increase, shareholder agreement design
∙ International contract drafting: Korea-Singapore joint venture, joint venture MOU
∙ Shareholder agreement drafting, partnership contracts, business transfer agreement drafting
Corporate Restructuring and Investment Advisory
∙ Comprehensive share exchange advisory
∙ Foreign investment attraction advisory through share exchange agreements
∙ Advisory for founder EXIT
∙ Wholly-owned subsidiary establishment and share exchange, share issuance advisory
2. Management Disputes
Disputes between shareholders and management, inter-shareholder disputes
∙ Shareholder derivative lawsuit: Executive compensation return claims
∙ New share issuance invalidation lawsuit
∙ Shareholder status recognition injunction and main lawsuit
∙ Injunction for agenda submission regarding non-compliance with shareholder proposal rights
∙ Damages claims by shareholders and creditors against representative directors
∙ Shareholder derivative lawsuit regarding representative director's private use of corporate credit cards
∙ Representative director debt liability exemption lawsuit
Partnership Relationship Disputes
∙ Partnership termination and settlement claim litigation
∙ Business transfer and share transfer disputes
3. Trade Secrets
Trade Secret Infringement Response
∙ IT company technology theft disputes
∙ Trade secret leakage cases
∙ Trade secret acquisition and use cases
∙ Civil and criminal response regarding former employees' leakage of quotations, emails, and business materials
Non-Competition and Employment Restrictions
∙ Employment restriction injunctions
∙ Non-competition injunctions
4. White Collar Crime
Public Official Related Crimes
∙ Not guilty verdict for National Assembly member bribery charges
∙ No charges disposition for bribery allegations
Corporate Criminal Cases
∙ Prosecution of those spreading false information about companies
∙ Defense for breach of trust including representative director's private use of corporate credit cards and arbitrary use of company assets
∙ Not guilty verdict for computer system obstruction
∙ Breach of trust and bribery
∙ Response to investment fraud complaint cases
Tax and Customs Related
∙ Defense under Punishment of Tax Evaders Act and Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes (Tax)
∙ Defense for Customs Act violations
∙ Defense for Foreign Trade Act violations
5. Antitrust & Competition
Unfair Competition Response
∙ Successful case of stopping parallel importer's advertising copyright infringement
∙ Advisory on methods for exclusive importers to counter parallel importers
∙ Unfair competition prevention lawsuit regarding Taiwan sandwich naming rights
∙ Advisory on possible cases of subcontract payment reduction under Subcontract Act
Intellectual Property Protection
∙ Trademark law violations: Handling complaint and accusation cases by official importers
∙ Trademark license agreement violation disputes
∙ Handling cases of unauthorized trademark display on promotional materials
6. International Transactions / Disputes
Overseas Investment and M&A
∙ Romanian company acquisition advisory
∙ Domestic equity sale by foreign investors
∙ Foreign investor's share pledge execution and treasury stock acquisition
∙ Overseas-issued check collection services
International Contract Dispute Resolution
∙ Overseas investment partnership contract disputes
∙ Disputes with US bed mattress import companies
∙ Trademark license agreement violation disputes
∙ Litigation recognizing international jurisdiction of Korean courts in lawsuits governed by foreign law
7. New Technology Fields
∙ Drone-related litigation
∙ PAV (Personal Air Vehicle) design litigation
∙ Game development company software litigation
∙ Criminal litigation for delivery app auxiliary app development for riders
∙ Media and entertainment advisory
∙ Contract advisory between organizers of YouTube FanFest Korea 2024
8. Intellectual Property Protection
∙ Patent invalidation litigation
∙ Trademark law violations
∙ Trademark license agreement violation disputes
∙ Handling cases of unauthorized trademark display on promotional materials
9. Civil, Commercial, and Administrative
Construction and Real Estate
∙ 23 billion won building owner pre-litigation settlement
∙ Construction cost increase litigation
∙ Pre-sale right transfer contract rescission litigation
Finance and Insurance
∙ Excess interest return litigation under Interest Limitation Act
∙ Insurance company's unfair claims for luxury foreign car repair costs
∙ Disputes related to promissory note benefit return claims
Administrative Litigation
∙ Bid process suspension injunction
∙ Cancellation lawsuit for sanctions against unqualified bidders