News

20 May 2011

DLA Piper names Sang Kim co-managing partner of the Silicon Valley office

Press Release

DLA Piper has announced that Sang Kim, partner in the firm’s International Tax group, has been named co-managing partner of the Silicon Valley office.

In his new role, he joins co-managing partner Andrew Valentine in guiding the office’s strategic growth and general management. Kim will focus on efforts to further DLA Piper’s position as the leading global law firm in Silicon Valley.

“It’s a great honor and privilege to serve as the co-managing partner, especially given the deep legacy of the firm in Silicon Valley starting with the Ware & Freidenrich firm 40-plus years ago. With our unparalleled global platform and the ability to tap our global capabilities in a manner that drives meaningful value for our clients, I believe DLA Piper is well-positioned to not only maintain but advance its market position with both emerging and established technology companies across the spectrum,” said Kim.  “DLA Piper already ranks among the very best for venture capital and M&A transactions and the Silicon Valley office is a critical driver of activities and resources within the firm in those areas. We hope to continue this pattern of success and build on it,” Kim added.

Kim focuses his practice in international tax and operational structuring, global transfer pricing strategy, cross-border mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures, post-acquisition integration and international tax controversy.  He also serves as general international counsel for technology companies expanding their presence and operations around the world. The respected English research firm Chambers & Partners recognizes him in Chambers Global: World's Leading Lawyers for Business as a "partner who impresses peers in California with his international tax expertise."

Kim is currently a member of DLA Piper's Policy Committee as well as its National Diversity and Inclusion Committee.