Mr. Sang Wan HAM is an attorney at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Corporate, Finance, Civil Disputes (Reconstruction and Redevelopment), Entertainment, Criminal (Election, Investigation Response), and Legislation & Government Relations.

Before joining D&A, Mr. Ham worked at the Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association and other law firms, as well as served as an adviser to National Assembly members and a policy advisor to the local government.

Bar Admissions

• Admitted to Bar, Korea (2019)

Education

• Chungbuk National University Law School (2015)
• College of Law, Korea University (LLB, 2004)

Significant Accomplishments

• D&A LLC (2023-Present)
• HMP LAW (2022)
• Policy Advisor, Yongin Special City (2020)
• HYUN Law (2019)
• Admitted to Bar, Korea (2019)
• Legislative Assistant, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (2016)
• Multilateral Cooperation Department/Management Support Department, Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association (2007)

Professional Activities and Experience

• Contributed to the revision and legislation of guarantee provisions and detailed enforcement rules of the Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation
• Prepared the contract and letter of commitment for KakaoBank’s Acuon Capital-linked loan
• Prepared the advertising agreement (CPS) for the Bank Korea Financial Solution and security management memorandum for the DB Savings Bank
• Prepared the letter of commitment for Uiwang Baegun Valley Project Financing Vehicle and developed relocation strategies
• Provided legal advice for land sales contracts for the Euljiro urban environment improvement project in Jung-gu, Seoul
• Advised on reconstruction project of ISVILL outlet in Cheongcheon-dong, Incheon
• Reviewed and advised on the business entry of Star Financial Services (SFC)’ to rental car
• Reviewed trademark applications and legal disputes of GDIC with Samsung
• Prepared the memorandum of understanding and business agreement for the association of eight cities in Southern Gyeonggi Province (Korea Airports Corporation, Aero K Airlines)
• Handled criminal cases related to the violations of the Public Official Election Act in response to local governments’ audit offices and investigative agencies
• Handled the joint damage suit against Pohang City and Hyundai Development Company
• Provided legal counsel to various clients, including Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Korea Electric Power Corporation, DW Development, Bithumb Korea, ISVILL, Mugunghwa Trust, C&T Construction, Gin Gliders, KAIST Holdings, Korea Small & Medium Hospital Association, and 1MILLION

• Global Agenda For Climate Change, Mondaq (2024)