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Yong Ho Han
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Introduction
Having practiced for nearly 20 years, Mr. Yong Ho Han is a partner at Shin & Kim. He primarily represents corporate clients, including asset management firms, banks, and other financial institutions. Mr. Han focuses his practice on capital markets, acquisition finance, project finance, private equity, investment management, M&A (including real estate-related transactions).
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- ABS and Structured Finance
- Project Finance
- Foreign Investments (In-Bound/Out-Bound)
- Private Equity
- Asset Financing
- Real Estate
Professional Career
- 2010-PresentShin & Kim LLC
- 2013-2015Director, Korean Bar Association
- 2008Internship, Edwards, Angell, Palmer and Dodge LLP, New York, US
- 2003-2009Associate, Evergreen Law Group, Seoul, Korea
- 2003Judicial Research & Training Institute, the Supreme Court of Korea
- 1992-1995The Bank of Korea, Seoul, Korea
Key Experience
Domestic Real Estate / Alternative Investment Advisory Records
- Purchase of Cheonan Shilla Stay from Shinhan Ritz Operations (2019)
- Sale of Lotte Mart (Gimhae Store) by KTB Asset Management (2019)
- Sale of Mapo Taeyoung Building of Life Insurance Real Estate Trust (2019)
- Sale of KB Securities Building by Hana Alternative Investment Asset Management (2019)
- Formation of Hana Alternative Investment Asset Management Industrial Park Environmental Improvement Fund (2019)
- Acquisition of a stake in The Prime Tower Ritz by Shinhan Ritz Management (2018)
- The purchase & development of Alpha Dome City 6-1 and 6-2 blocks by Mirae Asset Management (2017)
- Sale of Gyeonggi Province Gwangju Refrigerated Warehouse by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2017)
- Purchase / Sale of Yuanta Securities Building by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2017)
- Hwayang Studio Apartment Development Loans by AV Asset Management (2017)
- Purchase of LH Headquarters in Guwol-dong, Incheon by Daechang E&C (2016)
- Purchase of Ulsan Up Square by IGIS Asset Management (2016)
- Purchase of Samduk Logistics Center by Korea Land Trust (2016)
- Sale of Kyungdong Union Building by KTB Asset Management (2015)
- Sale of Noryangjin JH Building by KTB Asset Management (2015)
- Investment in Susong Square Building by KTB Asset Management (2015)
- Purchase of Haewoondae Shilla Stay Hotel by IGIS Asset Management (2015)
- Purchase of Yeouido Hana Financial Investment Building by KORAMCO Reits & Trust (2015)
- Purchase of Euljiro Tongyang Securities Building by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2015)
- Purchase of Neowiz Games Bundang IDC Building by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2015)
- Refinancing for Seorin-dong SK Building Real Estate Fund by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2015)
- Purchase of Hwagok KS Premier Building by How Asset Management (2015)
- Sale of Seocho Leisure and Sports Center by Samsung Lions (2014)
- Development of the Second Stage of Noryangjin Market by the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives (2014)
- Purchase of North Gate Building by IGIS Asset Management (2014)
- Formation of Jeju Shilla Stay Hotel Development Fund by IGIS Asset Management (2014)
- Purchase of Asan Terminal Complex Store Building by KORAMCO Asset Management Real Estate Fund (2014)
- Purchase of Samhwan Corporate Building by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2014)
- Purchase of Hyundai Securities Headquarters Building by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2014)
- Purchase of Home Plus 4 Stores (Bucheon Sang-dong, Incheon Jakjeon, Suwon Yeongtong, Daegu Chilgog) by Samsung SRA Asset Management (2013)
- Purchase of Home Plus Stores at Cheonan and Jochiwon by Samsung SRA Asset Management (2013)
- Sale of Fortune Pine Tree CC by City Life (2013)
- Mortgage Loan over Gwanghwamun Dongwha Duty Free Building for Optimus Asset Management (2013)
- Purchase of Jeju Yeon-dong Shilla Stay Hotel by a Fund of Woori Asset Management (2013)
- Purchase of Homeplus Stores at Jinju, Pohang and Sacheon by IGIS Asset Management from GE (2013)
- Purchase of SKT Building by IGIS Asset Management (2013)
- Purchase of Gangnam Dongil Tower by IGIS Asset Management (2013)
- Development of Lotte Mart by IGIS Asset Management (2013)
- Purchase of Susongdong G Tower by IGIS Asset Management (2013)
- Development Fund for Purchase of Ulsan Shilla Stay Hotel by IGIS Asset Management (2013)
- Sale of Sillim-dong Grape Mall by IGIS Asset Management (2013)
- Purchase of Daegu Hotel Inter-Burgo Exco Building by KORAMCO Asset Management (2013)
- Purchase of Ansung Homeplus Logistics Center by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2013)
- Purchase of Naju Lotte Mart Building by IGIS Asset Management (2012)
- Purchase of Noon Square Building in Myeongdong by IGIS Asset Management (2012)
- Purchase of G Valley Biz Plaza Building by IGIS Asset Management (2012)
- Acquisition of, and Refinancing for, Anyang Store by IGIS Asset Management (2012)
- Purchase of Wonju AK Plaza Department Store by IGIS Asset Management (2012)
- Purchase of Tong Yang Securities Building by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2012)
- Purchase of Suseo Office Building by Hana Alternative Asset Management (2012)
- Purchase and Long-term Lease of Samyun Building by Saengbo Real Estate Trust (2011)
- Purchase of Seodaemun Imgwang Construction Building by IGIS Asset Management (2011)
- Consultation for Development of Business Gangseo NC Department by IGIS Asset Management (2010)
- Consultation for Development of Lotte Buyeo Resort by KTB Asset Management (2010)
- Sale of Sadang Building, Eunpyeong Building and Seongdong Building by KTB Asset Management (2010)
- Purchase of Bundang Allianz Building by KTB Asset Management (2010)
- Acquisition of KoRed Building by Ains Trend (2010)
- Sale of Platinum Building II by Alpha Investment (2010)
- Purchase of New Core Building by IGIS Asset Management (2010)
- Sale of Seosomun Hyosung Building (MIES Building) by KTB Asset Management (2009)
- Sale of Asia One Building (formerly GNP) by KTB Asset Management (Real Estate Fund) (2009)
- Sale of Euljiro Center One (Mirae Asset) Building by Glostar Development (2006)
Foreign Real Estate / Alternative Investment Advisory Records
- Mezz loan for 285 Madison Avenue, New York, USA, for KTB Asset Management (2019)
- Purchase of WaltrovKa Building in Prague, Czech by LB Asset Management (2019)
- Investment in Marston Investment Management's Rockwood Capital Real Estate LP XI (2019)
- Purchase of Vietnam Center Point Office Building by Mastern Investment Management (2019)
- Senior mezzanine loan for investment in Hospitality Investor Trust holding US 92 hotels by Meritz Alternative Investment Management (2019, review of Ground Lease)
- Investment in Aegis Asset Management's European Townsend & Gramercy Logistics Fund (No. 260) (2019)
- Purchase of Zalando logistics center in Olsztyn, Poland by IGIS Asset Management (2019)
- Development and purchase of Vietnam Danang Residential Complex/Hotel by KOREIT (2019)
- Investment in The Litz Building, Philadelphia, USA by KB Asset Management (2018)
- Consultation on Lotte Eco Smart City PM Project in Ho Chi Min, Vietnam by Lotte Asset Development (2018)
- Acquisition of Logistics Warehouse in Hanoi, Vietnam by Mirae Asset Financial Group (2018)
- Investment in London 125 Shaftesbury Office of Vestas Asset Management (2018)
- Investment in Exter Europe Value Venture III LPA by Vogo Fund Asset Management (2018)
- Consultation on Investment in Logistics Center in Hanoi, Vietnam by Shinhan Investment/Mirae Asset Securities (2018)
- Investment in Manhattan Holiday-Inn B-Note of IGIS Asset Management (2018)
- Acquisition of Pirelli Building in Milan, Italy by IGIS Asset Management (2018)
- Acquisition of Vienna Office Provider building by Inmark Asset Management (2018)
- Purchase of ASIL Sapporo Hotel by Hana Alternative Investment Asset Management (2018)
- Purchase of Tokyo Yamada Electric Techland for Hana Alternative Investment Asset Management (2018)
- Investment in GreenOak US III LPA by Hanwha Asset Management (2018)
- Mezz Loan Investment in Mobil Building in Manhattan, USA by KTB Asset Management (2017, review of Ground Lease)
- Purchase of AEON Town Shopping Center in Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan by KTB Asset Management (2017)
- Purchase of Sainsbury Logistics Center in Hams Hall, Birmingham, United Kingdom by LB Asset Management (2017)
- Purchase of BAE Systems Logistics Center in Cheshire Crewe, United Kingdom by LB Asset Management (2017)
- Investment in Rockwood X LPA by Vogo Fund Asset Management (2017)
- Purchase of Brederode Building in Brussels, Belgium by IGIS Asset Management (2017)
- Purchase of Carrerdu Fontanella Building in Barcelona, Spain by IGIS Asset Management (2017)
- Investment in Mezzanine Loan to Shiba Park Building in Tokyo, Japan by IGIS Asset Management (2017)
- Purchase of Porr Tower in Vienna by JR Investment Management (2017)
- Investment in Heitman Value Partners IV LPA by Hanwha Asset Management (2017)
- Investment in Senior Loan to Brooklyn Bridge Marriott Hotel in Manhattan, USA by KTB Asset Management (2016, review of Ground Lease)
- Investment in Mezzanine Loan to Del Coronado Hotel in San Diego, USA by Vestas Asset Management (2016)
- Investment in Mezzanine Loan to Washington Square Real Estate in Washington DC, USA by IGIS Asset Management (2016, Ground Lease in for review)
- Investment in Mezzanine Loan to Department of Justice Building in Washington DC, USA by IGIS Asset Management (2016)
- Investment in Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Building in Paris, France by IGIS Asset Management (2016)
- Purchase of Fleet Office 2 Building in Hamburg, Germany by IGIS Asset Management (2016)
- Purchase of Vien Mitte Terminal Complex Building in Vienna, Austria by IGIS Asset Management (2015)
- Sale of Thames Court Building in United Kingdom by CBRE Asset Management (2015)
- Investment in Preferred Shares in Portal III Building in Washington DC, USA by Samsung SRA (2014)
- Purchase of Bell Communications Building in Montreal, Canada by IGIS Asset Management (2014, Luxembourg SPC and US REIT structure)
- Purchase of The City West Police Complex in Australia by Hana Asset Management (2013)
- Purchase of Thames Court Building in United Kingdom by CBRE Asset Management (2012, JPUT structure)
- Purchase of One Wood Street building in United Kingdom by IGIS Asset Management (2012, JPUT structure)
Corporate Law and M&A Records
- Acquisition by Infinity of Home Plus (2015)
- Purchase of Registered Common Shares and Warrants of Inicis by Dominus Investment from M&A-11/PEF/Vicis Capital Master Fund (2011)
- Acquisition of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Shares of Ajin Industries (auto parts) by PEF of Eugene Asset Management (2011)
- Sale of Yeouido Marriott Residence Hotel by AFRANA Hospitality Holdings (2010)
- Acquisition of Shares of KT&G by US Steel Partners (2005)
- Due Diligence for Acquisition of Hanbo Steel by a Russian Steel Company (2005)
- Acquisition of Shares of Novita by VOGO PEF (2004)
- Due Diligence for Acquisition of Daehan Investment & Securities and Korea Investment & Securities by a US Life Insurance Company (2004)
Education
- 2011-2012Konkuk University, Graduate School of Real Estate, CEO Program
- 2007-2008UC Berkeley School of Law, California, US (LL.M.)
- 1988-1992Seoul National University (B.A. in International Economics)
Bar Admissions
- 2003Korea
Memberships
- Korean Bar Association
Languages
Korean, English
Professional Activities
- Legal Issues of Real Estate Fund, BFL Vol. 52, Center for Financial Law, Seoul National University, March 2012 (Co-authored)
- Type and Issues of Real Estate Transaction, BFL Vol. 21, Center for Financial Law, Seoul National University, January 2007 (Co-authored)
Professional Accolades
- "Leading Lawyer" for Construction and Real Estate, Legal Times, 2017, 2019, 2021-2023
- Korea's Top 10 M&A Attorneys in H1 2013 (Korea Economic Dailys Market Insight)
Media
NewslettersSummary and Implications of the Senior Residence Promotion Plan
2024.09.27
NewslettersManagement and Regulation of Qualified Investment Type Private Collective Investment Vehicles under the Amended Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act
2015.11.25
Newsletters Amendments to the Commercial Building Lease Protection Act
2013.08.26
Deals & CasesAcquisition of Thames Court located in London, UK
2012.06.28
NewslettersFlexible Operation of the Board of Directors under the Amended KCC
2011.10.12
NewslettersLimited Company (Yuhan Hoesa) under the Amended Korean Commercial Code
2011.07.18
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