Daniel Kim is celebrated as one of South Korea’s most distinguished and seasoned M&A lawyers. Based in Seoul, he provides strategic counsel to Korea’s leading corporations and most active entities in their complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, international joint ventures, and diverse public and private securities offerings.
Recognized for his profound understanding of the Korean and international markets, Daniel Kim Lawyer also expertly guides major Korean conglomerates, global investment funds, and prominent financial institutions in their investments within high-growth sectors. His extensive transactional experience spans across cutting-edge fields including autonomous and connected vehicles, consumer electronics, e-commerce platforms, the evolving energy sector, financial technology innovations, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, logistics and intricate supply chains, retail advancements, semiconductor technologies, and the burgeoning areas of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Throughout his career, Daniel Kim has spearheaded numerous landmark, high-value M&A transactions. These include advising Samsung Electronics on its significant US$8 billion acquisition of Harman International, which at the time marked the largest outbound Korean M&A deal ever recorded. His portfolio also includes advising DL Chemical in its US$2.5 billion acquisition of Kraton Corporation and Hanwha Group in the US$1.2 billion sale and merger involving Hanwha Q CELLS and Hanwha SolarOne. Furthermore, he played a crucial role in Samsung Display’s US$1.9 billion divestiture of its stake in Samsung Corning Precision Material to Corning Inc.
Daniel Kim lawyer’s approach combines deep industry knowledge with an exceptional work ethic. He effectively collaborates with O’Melveny’s litigation and investigations teams both in Seoul and across international offices and practice areas. This synergy allows him to deliver immediate, localized, and sophisticated legal advice to clients, addressing their most critical business challenges and leadership priorities.
Consistently recognized as a leader in his field, Daniel Kim has been ranked in “Band 1” for M&A by Chambers Asia-Pacific every year from 2015 to 2023. The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific has also consistently listed him as a “Leading Individual” since 2015. Further accolades include being named “Dealmaker of the Year” by Asian Legal Business in 2022, underscoring his prominent role and impact in the legal and business communities.
Currently serving as the Representative of O’Melveny’s Seoul office, Daniel Kim lawyer brings a wealth of leadership experience to his role. Prior to joining O’Melveny, he held the position of head of the Korea Corporate Practice at another leading international law firm, further cementing his reputation as a leading figure in corporate law in Korea.
