Hwa Woo Law Firm announced on August 5 that it has appointed Spencer G. Park as a senior foreign attorney in its advisory group. Park brings 30 years of experience in corporate law, international real estate transactions, and project finance.
Previously, Park served as Special Counsel at Milbank LLP's Seoul office, where he handled numerous cross-border transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, financial deals, and real estate investments for Korean companies, financial institutions, and investors.
During his tenure at Dechert LLP's Hong Kong office, he advised clients from various Asian countries, including Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand, on global private equity, finance, and real estate investment transactions.
From January 2017 to June 2018, Park worked as a senior foreign attorney at Taepyeongyang Law Firm, where he advised on domestic and international investments and transactions for international private equity funds, multinational corporations, and investment banks. He was also a founding member of the firm's Hong Kong office. Additionally, he has gained practical experience at prestigious law firms in the U.S., Hong Kong, and Japan.
Park has held senior positions, including Vice President and General Counsel, at investment firms. At Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm, and Asia Pacific Land Limited, a real estate investment and asset management company, he served as APAC General Counsel and General Counsel, overseeing investment and real estate development projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
He also worked as a Vice President at Capmark Japan KK, a real estate investment firm, and Citigroup Principal Investments Japan, where he was directly involved in real estate finance and investment execution.
Hwa Woo stated, "With his experience in structuring and advising transactions at law firms and executing investment plans at investment companies, Park's background in managing risks from the transaction design phase to post-investment execution is a rare strength in cross-border deal advisory."
Park holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and a bachelor's degree in Economics and East Asian Studies from Harvard University.
He is licensed to practice law in California and is registered as a foreign attorney with the Korean Bar Association since 2023, establishing a foundation for his activities in Korea. At Hwa Woo, he plans to provide legal services related to overseas M&A, private equity investments, and real estate transactions for multinational corporations, domestic companies, and financial institutions.
Lee Myung-soo, the managing partner of Hwa Woo, emphasized, "As demand from domestic companies and investors for overseas asset incorporation and cross-border deals continues to grow, the addition of Spencer Park, who has practical experience in both law firms and investment institutions, will enhance Hwa Woo's capabilities in overseas M&A and real estate investment advisory."
Hwa Woo is structured to respond quickly and effectively to diverse legal needs, comprising 12 traditional practice areas, 18 specialized fields, and 13 centers. The firm provides legal services through a team of domestic and foreign attorneys, accountants, patent attorneys, tax advisors, and other professionals.
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