Law firm Veat, Announcement of Hiring Attorney/Certified Public Accountant Kim Myung-gyu

Law firm Veat recently hired Kim Myung-gyu, a lawyer / certified public accountant with expertise in ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) and M&A. Kim Myung-gyu passed the 9th bar exam and the 44th certified public accountant exam, holding both lawyer and certified public accountant qualifications. We would like to introduce his expertise and experience through an interview with Lawyer Kim Myung-gyu.

[ Interview with Lawyer Kim Myung-gyu ]

• What motivated you to join Law firm Veat?
  I decided to join, seeing the possibility of growing together while providing more specialized legal solutions in the ESG and M&A fields by collaborating with Law firm Veat.
   
• Please introduce yourself and your major career history!
  I graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Korea University and completed a law program at Sogang University. I passed the 9th bar exam and the 44th certified public accountant exam, and also hold certifications as a tax accountant and investment asset manager. I have diverse experience including serving as a department head for ESG operations at Truston Asset Management, a planning strategy officer at United Asset Management, an FAS department head at Anjin Accounting Firm, an associate at Samjung Accounting Firm, a project administrator for the Pakistani Maternal Health Project and the Uganda Emergency Relief Project with Doctors Without Borders, and a department head for overseas projects at Save the Children.
   
• Please introduce your major activities and achievements so far!
  At Truston Asset Management, I was responsible for formulating investment strategies and providing legal advice for activist funds, and at United Asset Management, I reviewed M&A investment structures and contracts for corporate financial stabilization PEFs. At Anjin Accounting Firm, I worked as a certified public accountant and achieved results in various projects including M&A financial due diligence and NPL/PF debt valuation. I also served as an activist with Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children, overseeing project management and administrative functions.
   
• How have you demonstrated your expertise in the ESG field?
  I strived to realize ESG principles by formulating an activist investment strategy at Truston Asset Management. In particular, I focused on strengthening ESG standards through the establishment of activist strategies and litigation strategies for listed companies. I have also monitored policy trends at the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service, providing legal advice related to ESG.
   
• What is your goal for Law firm Veat?
  I want to provide legal/financial support to clients in the ESG and M&A fields based on my experience and knowledge at Law firm Veat. I will help clients achieve sustainable development by realizing ESG principles. I will also provide more efficient legal solutions based on my experience in the M&A field.
   
• Do you have any final words?
  I am delighted to be a member of Law firm Veat. I will do my best to grow with the team and provide the best legal services to our clients. I look forward to your expectations and support.