Mr. Jong Hyun PAIK is a partner at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Finance & Restructuring, Antitrust & Competition, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Construction & Real Estate, and National Defense.

Based on his long-term experience working for large enterprises, public institutions, financial institutions, and construction companies in major business areas, he has provided fast and accurate solutions to various types of cases as well as complex cases involving multiple interests.
In particular, in the real estate development sector, he has an extensive track record of conducting consultation and litigation concerning large and complex development projects spanning various business types, investment subjects, and business entities such as urban development projects, private investment projects, reconstruction projects, construction projects of data centers, complex logistics centers, or complex terminals, the establishment of cooperatives, PFVs, and REITs. In the financial and public sectors, he has also actively performed as an advisory lawyer and external member of major institutions.

Bar Admissions

• Admitted to Bar, Korea (2012)

Education

• Seoul National University School of Law (Completed Coursework in Financial Law, 2021)
• Yonsei University Law School (JD, 2012)
• Yonsei University (BA in Economics, 2009)

Significant Accomplishments

• D&A LLC (2012-Present)
• Cheang & Ariff (Kuala Lumpur) (2016)
• Hogarth Chambers, XXIV Old Buildings (London) (2015)

Professional Activities and Experience

• |N|[Real Estate Development]
• Represented and advised a wide range of investment entities and special-purpose vehicles, including large corporations, construction companies, foreign-invested companies, public corporations, PFVs, and REITs on real estate and infrastructure development projects, such as data centers, integrated logistics centers, integrated terminals, and solar power facilities, covering land acquisition, project financing, permitting and approvals, construction contracts, sales, and leasing
• Advised on a wide range of real estate development and sales projects, including urban development, private investment projects, reconstruction, redevelopment, and urban renewal, covering the establishment and operation of investment vehicles, project financing and financial transactions, permitting and approvals, and represented clients in related civil, criminal, and administrative litigation
• Advised a wide range of financial institutions, arrangers, and agents, including banks, securities firms, asset management companies, credit unions, cooperatives, and trust companies on various financial transactions, including real estate-backed loans, bridge loans, and PF loans
• Advised construction companies and public institutions on key management and project-related matters concerning major management issues, including construction, sales, and leasing, and represented clients in related civil, criminal, and administrative litigation
• |B|
• |N|[Financial Investment]
• Advised multiple pension funds, institutional investors, and financial institutions, including pension services, credit unions, and foundations, on investment losses in various financial products and real estate development projects, and represented clients in related damage claims and litigation
• Represented clients in litigation related to investment losses in structured financial products, including KIKO, DLS, and ETN, such as claims for damages and restitution of unjust enrichment
• Advised financial investors, including private equity funds and venture capital firms, and strategic investors, including large corporations and foreign-invested enterprises, on legal and transactional matters related to investments and mergers & acquisitions, including due diligence
• |B|
• |N|[Antitrust & Competition]
• Represented and advised clients in all stages of antitrust and competition matters, including investigations, administrative rulings, administrative litigation, and damage claims, covering cartel conduct, trade association activities, abuse of market dominance, unfair trade practices, unfair subcontracting, false or misleading advertising, unfair contract terms, unfair franchise practices, sanctions against unfair business operators, leniency programs, business suspensions, and fines
• Advised clients on antitrust and ESG-related matters, including consumer transactions, trade secret protection, personal data protection, and labor and employment relations
• |B|
• |N|[Public Sector Advisory]
• Advised clients on sanctions against unfair business operators by public institutions and participated in deliberations of the Contract Review Committee
• Represented and advised public officials, public institutions, and private enterprises on personnel management and disciplinary matters

• The Practice of litigation for damages (transportation, industrial accident) (2005)
• Enactment of legal orders and judicial review (1994)