崔宇玖

崔宇玖

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  • T. +82-2-3404-7639
  • F. +82-2-3404-0006
  • E. ugu.choi@bkl.co.kr

概要

Ugu Choi focuses his practice on financial regulation and capital markets enforcement, transactional structuring in cross-border deals, and corporate restructuring and insolvency.

In the capital markets area, Mr. Choi represents global firms, listed companies, major shareholders and executives in regulatory reviews and enforcement proceedings. His experience covers a broad range of market misconduct matters under Korea’s Capital Markets Act, including short selling, use of MNPI and market manipulation. He also advises on the structuring of cross-border transactions, with a focus on Korean regulatory, corporate and financing considerations.

Mr. Choi also has extensive experience in corporate restructuring and insolvency, including corporate rehabilitation, bankruptcy and out-of-court workouts, distressed M&A, claims adjudication and insolvency-related disputes. He has particular experience in cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters involving overseas stakeholders.

Mr. Choi joined Bae, Kim & Lee LLC in 2015 and practiced at Kobre & Kim LLP’s New York office from 2021 to 2022. He received his LL.M. from New York University School of Law and is admitted to practice in both Korea and New York.

経歴

2021-2022 Kobre & Kim LLP, New York
2015-現在 Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2012-2015 Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Army

主な案件実績

Capital Markets Enforcement
Represented global firms in KRX reviews and inspections, FSS investigations and FSC enforcement proceedings concerning Korean short selling regulations
Represented global firms in investigations and enforcement proceedings involving alleged use of MNPI, market manipulation, fraudulent transactions, and market-disruptive activities
Advised clients on market misconduct risks and compliance under the Korean Capital Markets Act
Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
Advised on major Korean bankruptcy proceedings involving Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, Sambu Construction, Dongbu Corporation, STX Construction, Hanjin Heavy Industries, C&S Asset Management, DMC, Dong-A Tanker and Happy Money
Advised on cross-border restructurings and insolvencies, including representing foreign stakeholders in Korean bankruptcy proceedings
Advised on distressed M&A and restructuring transactions in corporate bankruptcy proceedings
Transactions & M&A
Advised financial institutions and other clients on Korean financial regulation and capital markets laws
Advised Shinhan Bank on its acquisition of an equity interest in Credila Financial Services in India, as well as other cross-border M&A transactions
Advised on financial transactions, corporate law and governance matters
Commercial & Financial Disputes
Represented clients in major commercial and financial disputes, including the Deutsche Securities options litigation, STX Construction clawback litigation, SPPC bond litigation and Philips damages litigation
Represented clients in disputes involving financial products and debt securities
Advised and represented clients in shareholder and corporate control disputes

学歴

2021 New York University School of Law (LL.M.)
2012 Korea University School of Law (J.D.)
2008 Korea University (LL.B.)

資格

2022 New York
2012 Korea