Baker & McKenzie LLP
06/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/29/2026 04:50
Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm Appoints Jangwoon John Kwak as Korea Managing Partner
Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Jangwoon John Kwak as Korea Managing Partner, effective 1 July 2026.
John is a seasoned tax and trade lawyer with more than 20 years of experience advising multinational corporations on complex cross-border matters. Since joining Baker McKenzie Korea in 2024, he has played a key role in expanding the Firm's Tax & Trade Practices while strengthening collaboration across Baker McKenzie's global network.
Commenting on his appointment, Jangwoon John Kwak said:
"Over the past few years, Baker McKenzie Korea has focused on building a strong foundation through our Joint Venture model, bringing together the strengths of Korean legal capability and Baker McKenzie's global platform. We are now entering the next chapter of our journey, with a clear focus on growth.
As Korea continues to play an increasingly important role in the global economy, multinational companies need advisers they can trust who also understand both the Korean market and the complexities of cross-border business. Baker McKenzie Korea is well-positioned to support international clients investing in and growing their businesses in Korea, while helping Korean companies expand into global markets through Baker McKenzie's unparalleled international network.
Together with our team, I look forward to helping our clients succeed across borders while strengthening Baker McKenzie Korea's role as the trusted adviser for cross-border business."
Established in 2023, Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm brings together the strengths of Korean legal capability and a global legal platform, enabling the Firm to support clients navigating increasingly complex cross-border opportunities and challenges. The Firm advises multinational companies investing in Korea as well as Korean businesses expanding internationally through its international network spanning multiple jurisdictions.
John is a seasoned tax and trade lawyer with more than 20 years of experience advising multinational corporations on complex cross-border matters. Since joining Baker McKenzie Korea in 2024, he has played a key role in expanding the Firm's Tax & Trade Practices while strengthening collaboration across Baker McKenzie's global network.
Commenting on his appointment, Jangwoon John Kwak said:
"Over the past few years, Baker McKenzie Korea has focused on building a strong foundation through our Joint Venture model, bringing together the strengths of Korean legal capability and Baker McKenzie's global platform. We are now entering the next chapter of our journey, with a clear focus on growth.
As Korea continues to play an increasingly important role in the global economy, multinational companies need advisers they can trust who also understand both the Korean market and the complexities of cross-border business. Baker McKenzie Korea is well-positioned to support international clients investing in and growing their businesses in Korea, while helping Korean companies expand into global markets through Baker McKenzie's unparalleled international network.
Together with our team, I look forward to helping our clients succeed across borders while strengthening Baker McKenzie Korea's role as the trusted adviser for cross-border business."
Established in 2023, Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm brings together the strengths of Korean legal capability and a global legal platform, enabling the Firm to support clients navigating increasingly complex cross-border opportunities and challenges. The Firm advises multinational companies investing in Korea as well as Korean businesses expanding internationally through its international network spanning multiple jurisdictions.
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