Biography
Owen Kim is a local partner in our Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice, based in Seoul.
He has extensive experience advising major Korean conglomerates and international clients on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters. He has worked in both Seoul and New York, leveraging his bilingual and bicultural expertise to facilitate efficient communication and successful deal execution.
Experience
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, in its joint venture with Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII), a leading provider of climate control solutions, to develop and commercialize ductless HVAC systems in the North American market.
- Samsung Display Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced display technologies, in its US$218 million acquisition of eMagin Corporation (NYSE American: EMAN), a developer of high-performance OLED microdisplays for defense, industrial, and consumer applications.
- GS Energy Corporation, a South Korea-based energy company focused on power generation and LNG-related businesses in domestic and international markets, as co-lead investor in the US$18.5 million Series B financing of Ndustrial, a software company that provides an AI-powered platform to help industrial facilities optimize their energy usage.
- Blackstone (NYSE: BX), a leading global investment business investing capital on behalf of pension funds, large institutions and individuals, in its US$1.4 billion acquisition of Sphera, a leading provider of Environmental, Social and Governance software, data, and consulting services.
- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technologies & applied materials industries, in its US$2.9 billion acquisition of the Masterflex bioprocessing business and related assets of Antylia Scientific, a privately held, portfolio company of investment firms GTCR and Golden Gate Capital.
- ION Acquisition Corp 1 Ltd. (NYSE: IACA), a special purpose acquisition corporation, in its US$2.6 billion business combination with Taboola.com Ltd., a global leader in powering recommendations for the open web.
- Integrum Holdings, an investment firm focused on partnering with technology-enabled services companies, in its acquisition of Merchant eSolutions, Inc., an end-to-end payment platform offering flexible and secure payment processing.
- Dorman Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: DORM), a leading supplier in the automotive aftermarket industry, in its US$338 million strategic acquisition of Dayton Parts, a producer of high-quality suspension and steering components for heavy duty trucks.
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management, one of the world's leading investment managers, in its strategic investment in Visual Comfort & Co, a leading provider of preeminent branded resources for decorative and architectural lighting and ceiling fans, partnering with AEA Investors, and Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.
These are all Owen's experience prior to joining White & Case.