Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018 Edition

about dr. shin Dr. Shin is one of the leading finance, corporate and securities lawyers in Korea. Amonghismany achievements, Dr. Shin is a past Chairman of the Seoul International Dispute Resolution Center, a past President of the Korean Bar Association and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. As the first Korean to studyandpractice securities law and regulations, Dr. Shin has represented numerous multinational corporations in various international transactions, including cross- border investments, M&A, fair trade, introduction of technology, recapitalisation and restructuring and other financial transactions. Dr. Shin has also represented major Korean companies on corporate governance issues and participated in the Corporate Governance Reform Project of the Korean Government, sponsored by the World Bank, after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. He has served on a number of public and private boards and commissions, including the Fair Trade Commission, the Financial Development Advisory Committee, the Korean Arbitrators’ Association, the Steering Committee on the Development of Futures and Option Market, the Insurance Inspection Commission, Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd., KT&G, Hanil Bank, Samsung Dream Scholarship Foundation, Samsung Press Foundation, Ilshin Spinning, and an LG foundation. Dr. Shin received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Law from Seoul National University and an LL.M and J.S.D. from Yale Law School. He is a member of Korean and New York Bars. www.shinandpark.com ANTI BRIBERY & CORRUPTION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR firm profile Shin & Park is a full service law firm serving both Korean and international clients from around the world. Established by Dr. Young-Moo Shin, the founder of Shin & Kim and past President of the Inter- Pacific Bar Association and the Korean Bar Association, the firm is comprised of a dynamic team of international and Korean legal professionals with deep expertise, whose goal is to be the advisor of choice for clients in resolving their most challenging legal issues. In fact, the firm works with various Korean and foreign multinational clients formerly represented by big law firms in Korea. Shin & Park has been successful in building recognition and reputation for being efficient. Shin & Park provides effective legal services in various areas of law, including, among others, securities and finance, corporate compliance, administrative, labor, tax, criminal, and intellectual property laws. Members of Shin & Park have extensive experience and have come together for their passion in delivering independent advice to meet client needs. At Shin & Park, each client receives hands- on, senior level attention throughout the entire legal process to ensure flawless execution. Shin & Park is recognized for commitment to the representation of clients’ best interests. The key principles that guide the members of the firm in serving their clients are: • Independence and Objectivity • Persistence • Creativity • Integrity These principles, coupled with their significant experience and sound judgment, have delivered compelling results for their clients. Leading Role in the Korean Anti-Corruption Efforts Dr. Young-Moo Shin leads as the standing representative The Citizens Coalition for Social Justice (“CCSJ”), an independent non-governmental organization launched in 2014 in Korea. Since its inception, CCSJ has focused on two initiatives: promoting a strengthened sense of anti-corruption and the rule of law and reforming the public education system in Korea. Members of Shin & Park actively assist various initiatives taken by CCSJ, via symposiums and seminars, grassroot campaigns, and legislation monitoring activities. CCSJ also provides free legal consultation services to low- income people of all ages in Korea using a mobile application, which enables face-to-face conversations. Especially, back in 2015, CCSJ surveyed all members of the Korean National Assembly asking about their positions on the then-new Improper Solicitation and Graft bill, so-called the Kim Young Ran Act. The result of the survey was highlighted in major newspapers in Korea, and the bill was passed soon after by the subcommittee and finally by the National Assembly plenary session. These efforts by CCSJ have been appraised for playing a significant role in adopting the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act. Furthermore, CCSJ is currently leading a drafting of a proposed amendment to the Korean Criminal Code so that corporate entities can be held liable when its representative or agent commits a bribery offence in connection with its business. Along with CCSJ, Shin & Park keeps abreast of legal and policy developments with respect to anti-corruption efforts implemented by the Korean government. Such stance enables Shin & Park to provide timely advice to domestic and foreign clients in relation to anti-bribery laws in Korea. Shin & Park’s services include assisting companies establish internal control systems, offering compliance trainings, and conducting internal investigations related to compliance. Finance Monthly Global Awards 2017 www.finance-monthly.com 92 SOUTH KOREA