Attorney Junhyo (Jun) Kim

Leading successful investment with
investment practice and financial regulation experience, Attorney Junhyo Kim

Drawing on direct review of hundreds of investment contracts and structures across alternative and traditional assets, Attorney Kim provides practical solutions that address both investment terms and risk.

Career

Career Highlights

Public

Air Force Judge Advocate

Military Judge and Judicial Researcher

Tax

BnH Tax Corporation

Tax Litigation and M&A Tax Advisory

Asset Management

Heritage Asset Management

Legal Advisory on Real Estate Development and Private Equity Funds

Asset Management

Hanwha Asset Management

Contract Review and Legal Advisory on Domestic and Overseas Investments

Asset Management

Brighton Asset Management

Compliance Officer; Head of Legal and Internal Control

Present

SOLARIS

Attorney

Practice Area

Areas of Practice and Key Achievements

Real Estate and Infrastructure Finance

Identifies in advance the risks that arise in diverse real estate and infrastructure development structures and designs the optimal investment structure.

Key Achievements

Advised on all legal issues in real estate and infrastructure development projects, including permits, PF loans and refinancing

Drafted and reviewed real estate finance contracts, including PF loan agreements and security documents

Advised on the establishment and operation of PFVs, REITs and real estate funds (development, blind and real asset funds)

Private Equity

Reviews every legal issue in equity investments, including securing and maintaining control, the scope of investor involvement in management and non-compete obligations of related parties, from the perspective of both investee and investor, and provides the optimal solution for a successful closing.

Key Achievements

Drafted and reviewed equity and mezzanine investment contracts, including share purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, RCPS investment agreements, convertible bonds, SAFEs and convertible notes

Advised on early-stage startup investments, including conflict-of-interest safeguards such as non-compete and self-dealing restrictions, and voting and veto rights

Advised on post-investment management, including follow-on investments, stock option grants, amendments to investment terms and maturity extensions

Financial Regulation

Minimizes clients' regulatory risk through comprehensive advice, from licensing and internal control systems of financial companies to business conduct across management and fund operations.

Key Achievements

Advised on laws governing the establishment and operation of collective investment schemes and handled responses to supervisory authorities

Advised on licensing and registration for financial investment businesses

Supported building and enhancing internal control systems, including amending internal rules of financial companies and introducing responsibility maps under the Governance Act

Tax

Reviews and prevents tax risks that may arise in investment and M&A transactions and corporate restructuring, and takes full responsibility through the tax dispute stage.

Key Achievements

Represented major Korean corporations before the Tax Tribunal on corporate and local taxes and responded to tax audits

Provided M&A and corporate restructuring tax advice to major Korean PEFs

Requested authoritative interpretations of the Restriction of Special Taxation Act and corporate tax laws, and supported legislative amendments

Profile

Education, Experience, Qualifications, External Roles

Education

Department of Business Administration, Yonsei University (Honors)

Yonsei University School of Law

Experience

Air Force Judge Advocate (Military Judge and Judicial Researcher)

M&A Team, BnH Tax Corporation

Compliance Support Office, Heritage Asset Management

Compliance Office, Grace Asset Management

Legal Team, Hanwha Asset Management

Compliance Officer, Brighton Asset Management

(Present) Attorney, SOLARIS

Qualifications

Passed the 5th Bar Examination

Certified Investment Manager (Korea Financial Investment Association)

Certified Real Estate Development Professional (Korea Real Estate Developers Association)

External Roles

(Present) Court-Appointed Defense Counsel, Supreme Court of Korea

(Present) Court-Appointed Defense Counsel, Central Regional Military Court

(Present) Public Interest Attorney, Seoul Metropolitan Government

Insights

Legal columns by Junhyo (Jun) Kim

INSIGHT

Oct 28, 2026

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CONSULTATION

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We handle both corporate advisory and individual cases. Before officially starting, we clearly explain the scope of work and fee standards during the consultation stage. You are entirely free to decide whether to proceed with your case after the consultation.

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Junhyo (Jun) Kim

T. +82-2-6001-2907

F. 02 2179 9007

E. jhkim@solarislaw.net

Junhyo (Jun) Kim

T. +82-2-6001-2907

F. 02 2179 9007

E. jhkim@solarislaw.net

30th Floor, ASEM Tower, 517 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Tel

+82-2-6001-2903

Representative

Park Soojin

E-mail

info@solarislaw.net

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30th Floor, ASEM Tower, 517 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Tel

+82-2-6001-2903

Representative

Park Soojin

E-mail

info@solarislaw.net

Select Language

30th Floor, ASEM Tower, 517 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Tel

+82-2-6001-2903

Representative

Park Soojin

E-mail

info@solarislaw.net

Select Language

Leading successful investment with investment practice and financial regulation experience, Attorney Junhyo Kim

Leading successful investment with investment practice and financial regulation experience, Attorney Junhyo Kim

Leading successful investment with investment practice and financial regulation experience, Attorney Junhyo Kim